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From the Desk of TJ Johnston, COO


Dear Ed,


As we wrap up 2023 and look forward to 2024, the overwhelming feeling among the Global Water Center (GWC) leadership team is one of awe and gratitude. Our belief that no one organization can solve the global water crisis has strengthened itself with the over 180% growth in our strategic partnerships in the last 11 months. The shared wisdom, skills, and capacity of these partnerships have significantly moved GWC forward in its mission to accelerate the professionalization of the rural water sector through capacity development and technical services achieved through standards-based collective action.


In 2023, we’ve reached more than 80 countries in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene(WASH) sector, helping increase people’s access to safe water through various training and support programs. And next year, we’re aiming even higher. Our global team is expanding to work in tandem with our partners to create an exponential impact. 


So, thank you for your involvement with and support of GWC. Every dollar, prayer, and connection contribute to our shared goal of eliminating global rural water poverty for 1.4 billion children, women, and men.


Our team continues developing, sharing, replicating, and scaling solutions for sustainable water access. I hope you will check out examples of our initiatives below and the ways that you can partner with us.  


Thank you, Ed, for your collaboration with GWC. Many blessings to you and those you love during your holiday season and for a new year marked by impact and progress on those thirsty for safe and reliable water. 


Sincerely,


TJ

AI Update: ‘Technical-Support-Bot' to Help SPWS


GWC is in an exploratory phase of further utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize technical support, capacity building, and knowledge sharing in the rural WASH sector.  

 

GWC has taken the first step in engineering a "Technical-Support-Bot" to offer virtual engineering support for solar powered water systems (SPWS), referencing an internal knowledge base approved for guiding water engineers. 

 

The integration of AI technology will enable GWC to customize platforms that cater to the unique needs of community-based organizations, governments, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders, ensuring that the rural WASH sector is not left behind in the tech revolution. This will promote an interconnected community of innovative knowledge services specifically crafted for the challenges faced within the rural WASH sector.

Ghanaian Hopes Clean Water Education ‘Will Save a Lot of Lives’

Despite common thought in his African community, Seth Boateng didn’t believe that all borehole water was clean.


His suspicions were confirmed during a Solar Powered Water Systems (SPWS) course at St. Paul’s Technical School in Kukurantumi, Ghana, where GWC launched a pilot program to provide a pipeline of skilled workers who can operate and maintain solar powered water systems.


Through the high-quality technical and vocational training program, Boateng and 13 others learned how to test and treat water to prevent illness.


“I think this education, when it gets the public, will save a lot of lives,” Boateng said. 

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One Course Has Potential to Impact a Continent


The purpose of the Global Water Center is to serve the global WASH community to rapidly scale the world’s effort to bring safe water to everyone in need. Through the work done alongside key partners, the return on investment is truly exponential. 


For instance, the Water Technology Program, which Seth participated in, exposes students to practical training and in-depth knowledge in water engineering through effective school training and structured internships in water companies.


This expertise helps students become stronger candidates for careers in water technology. Whether they pursue a role as a water plant operator, water pump technician, water resource engineer, or solar-powered water system technician, each will play a part in helping change the water quality in communities, countries, and continents.


The Water Technology Program is now approved and being rolled out in Ghana. This Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum has the potential to be adapted and utilized in 31 African countries, thus training the next generation of water sector professionals.


Ed, would you consider investing in GWC to start a ripple effect—to create a thriving, professionalized WASH sector that will benefit millions?

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Global Water Center is accelerating the end of water poverty through learning and technical services delivered through collective action. We are committed to ensuring longevity in water systems for the sake of the people and communities they serve and to secure safe water for all who lack it. 


Click on the Get Involved button or email our team at info@globalwatercenter.org for more information about ways you can partner in our work. 


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