Global Brigades is an international non-profit that empowers communities to meet their health and economic goals through university volunteers and local teams.

Current Water System Projects

Volunteers work alongside community members and local technicians to construct water systems custom-designed for rural communities. See some of our current water projects below. Projects are listed by those that need the most work, alphabetically.

Ghana

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Ekumfi Obidan, Ghana

In 2016, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 3 new standpipes in Obidan, providing clean water to over 630 people.
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Ekumfi Ebuakwa, Ghana

In 2016, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 3 new standpipes in Ebuakwa providing clean water to over 1,690 people.
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Ekumfi Srafa Aboano, Ghana

In 2015, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 3 new standpipes, and rainwater harvesting units in Srafa Aboanoo benefiting over 1,170 people.
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Otabanadze, Ghana

In 2017, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 4 new standpipes in Otabanadze providing clean water to over 1041 people.
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Mbrobotor, Ghana

In 2015, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 1 new standpipe in Mbrobotor providing clean water to over 371 people.
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Akra, Ghana

In 2015, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 3 new standpipes in Akra providing clean water to 1,398 people and 233 households.
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Ayeldu, Ghana

In 2021, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 1 new standpipe in Ayeldu providing clean water to 3,159 people and 955 households.
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Ekumpoano, Ghana

In 2019, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 5 new standpipes in Ekumpoano providing clean water to over 3,340 people.
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Immuna, Ghana

In 2019, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 4 new standpipes in Immuna providing clean water to over 2,400 people.
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Suprudo, Ghana

In 2019, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 2 new standpipes in Suprudo providing clean water to over 1,701 people.
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New Ebu, Ghana

In 2021, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 1 new standpipe in New Ebu providing clean water to over 4,213 people.
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Tuakwa, Ghana

In 2021, Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 1 new standpipe in Tuakwa providing clean water to over 2,045 people.
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Nyanfreku Ekroful, Ghana

In 2021 Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company, installed 1 new standpipe in Nyanfreku Ekroful providing clean water to over 4,970 people.
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Asebu Ekroful, Ghana

In 2021 Global Brigades and its partner, the Ghana Water Company installed a regional distribution network in Asebu Ekroful providing clean water to over 3,547 people.

Honduras

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El Jiote, Honduras

In March 2018, Global Brigades completed a pump water system benefiting over 400 people in the community of El Jiote.
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Suyapa, Honduras

In February 2020, Global Brigades completed a water storage tank of 10,000 gallons in a new site of the community benefiting 389 people in the community of Suyapa.
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Los Hatillos #2, Honduras

In June 2015, Global Brigades completed the construction of a new water system in Los Hatillos #2 that is currently benefiting 643 community members.
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La Presa, Honduras

In September 2018, Global Brigades completed the design of a new water system in La Presa that would benefit 249 community members.
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La Campos, Honduras

In May 2017, Global Brigades completed the design of a new water system in the community of La Campos that would feed water to 612 community members.
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Guayacan, Honduras

In April 2020, Global Brigades completed the renovation and construction of a new water system in the community of Guayacan that now feeds water to 492 community members.
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El Jute, Honduras

On February 2012, Global Brigades completed the renovation of the water system in the community of El Jute that now feeds water to 316 community members.
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El Caragual, Honduras

On May 2022, Global Brigades completed the construction of a new water system in the community of El Caragual that now feeds water to 187 community members.
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Altos del Estiquirin, Honduras

In December 2019, Global Brigades completed the construction of a new water system in Altos del Estiquirin that is currently benefiting 408 community members.
On Going

San Jose de Ramos, Honduras

Global Brigades has assessed the water situation in San Jose de Ramos and is preparing to design the project soon.
On Going

Copal Arriba, Honduras

Global Brigades is seeking funding to drill a well in Copal Arriba. Once the community members reach their fundraising goal, construction will begin.
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El Picacho, Honduras

In March 2017, GB completed the design of the El Picacho water system and is currently seeking funding to start construction.
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Los Terrones, Honduras

In July 2017, an engineering assessment was conducted by Global Brigades staff. Construction began in March 2018 and was completed in November 2018 to benefit over 500 people.
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El Saucito, Honduras

In June 2016, GB completed the design of the El Saucito water system. Construction was completed in September 2018.
On Going

Los Izotes, Honduras

In September 2016, GB completed the design of the Los Izotes water system, and has the funding to complete the water system. Currently, GB is seeking a partner to support…
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Luminapa, Honduras

In March 2017, GB completed the design of the Luminapa water system and is currently seeking funding to start construction.
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Coyol de Linaca, Honduras

With the enormous support of Rotary Club Choluteca, Global Brigades and community members have completed the construction of a new water system in Coyol de Linaca.
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El Censo, Honduras

Global Brigades built a new water system in 2017 in El Censo, a community very near by the volunteer lodging facility of the same name.
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Buena Vista, Honduras

After many years of technical assessments, Global Brigades was finally able to complete a new water system in Buena Vista thanks to the help of many new partners.
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Casillas, Honduras

In collaboration with the local government, Global Brigades staff, volunteers, and community members, repaired and expanded the water system in Casillas.
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Cuscateca, Honduras

Global Brigades volunteers and community members worked with the support of World Vision to build a new water system in the community of Cuscateca in 2016.
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El Canton, Honduras

El Cantón struggled with water quality and quantity for years due to poor design of their prior, shared water system. Volunteers worked for an entire year in the community to…
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El Encinal, Honduras

Global Brigades supported the community of El Encinal to improve their access to water by redesigning and reconstructing their water system.
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El Espinito, Honduras

In collaboration with World Vision, and the municipal government, Global Brigades and community members finished a new water system in El Espinito in 2016.
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El Junco, Honduras

Global Brigades worked with the community of El Junco to build their own water system after years of struggle with a neighboring community over their shared water source.
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El Junco, Honduras

Global Brigades worked with the community of El Junco to build their own water system after years of struggle with a neighboring community over their shared water source.
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El Junquillo, Honduras

In 2014 Global Brigades built a water system in the community of El Junquillo, where people had previously relied on increasingly dry hand dug wells for decades.
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El Ocote, Honduras

After years of struggling with a system that only provided water for 20 minutes per day, community members of El Ocote partnered with Global Brigades to build a new system…
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El Ojochal, Honduras

Global Brigades built its first water system in the southern region of Honduras in the community of El Ojochal.
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El Retiro, Honduras

El Retiro, one of the more remote communities Global Brigades has worked in, lacked the resources to build there own water system, but came together with GB volunteers to solve…
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El Zurzular, Honduras

The initial project in Global Brigades' first Holistic Community was the water system completed in El Zurzular in December of 2009.
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El Zurzular, Honduras

The initial project in Global Brigades' first Holistic Community was the water system completed in El Zurzular in December of 2009.
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Fray Lazaro, Honduras

While most of Fray Lazaro already had access to water, volunteers worked with community members to build a small water system to serve the neighborhood of El Cimarro, which had…
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Granadilla, Honduras

After years of working on a solution to the nearby community of Granadilla's water problems, Global Brigades was finally able to support them with a water system finished in 2015.
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Guaricayan, Honduras

Volunteers and community members took only 2 months to construct a new water system that now serves over 165 people in Guaricayan.
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La Concepcion, Honduras

After years of carrying water back to their homes from shallow wells around the community, the people of La Concepcion partnered with Global Brigades and their local government to build…
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Liquidambos, Honduras

Volunteers and community members from Los Liquidambos built the community's first full scale water system together in 2013.
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Los Hatillos, Honduras

After many delays and obstacles, Global Brigades built its largest water system to date in Honduras with the support of volunteers and the community members of Los Hatillos.
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Los Huatales, Honduras

In collaboration with a local foundation and the Honduran government, Global Brigades built a new water system to serve three communities including Los Huatales in 2016.
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Pajarillos, Honduras

After suffering for years in dry season, Pajarillos completed their new water system in 2010 with the support of Global Brigades.
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Palo Verde, Honduras

Global Brigades volunteers partnered with community members in Palo Verde to build their first full scale community water system in 2012.

Nicaragua

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Las Curenas, Nicaragua

Global Brigades began a partnership with Las Cureñas as part of the Water Program in November 2017, with brigades starting in December 2017.
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El Hatillo, Nicaragua

In 2019, Global Brigades completed a new water system in the community of El Hatillo in collaboration with the Rotary Club.
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Ochomogo, Nicaragua

In 2017, Global Brigades completed a new water system in the community of Ochomogo alongside the local NGO Fundacion San Lucas. This system provides clean water to 200 beneficiaries.
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Sierra Morena, Nicaragua

Global Brigades began a partnership with Sierra Morena as part of the Water Program in April 2018, with brigades starting in May 2018.
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Anita, Nicaragua

In December 2019, Global Brigades completed a new water system in the community of Anita in collaboration with the community of Anita and the Municipality of Jinotega. This project has…
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Las Quebradas

In November 2019, Global Brigades completed a pump water system benefiting over 80 people in the community of Las Quebradas.
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5 Communities Project, Nicaragua

Global Brigades partnered with Water for People and the municipal government to complete a combined water system for 5 communities, finishing in March 2017.
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Ermita de Saraguasca, Nicaragua

In 2016, Global Brigades completed a new water system in the community of Ermita de Saraguasca in collaboration with a local NGO, AVODEC.
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La Corneta, Nicaragua

In September 2016, Global Brigades completed a new water system in the community of La Corneta in collaboration with a local NGO, AVODEC.
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La Naranja, Nicaragua

Global Brigades partnered with Water for People and the municipal government to complete a water system for over 700 people in La Naranja in 2016.

Panama

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Pueblo Nuevo, Panama

Global Brigades began a partnership with Pueblo Nuevo as part of the Water Program in January 2016.
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La Penita, Panama

Global Brigades began a partnership with La Peñita as part of the Water Program in July 2019.
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El Limon, Panama

In 2021, Global Brigades concluded the improvement of the existing water system in the community of El Limon. This water system now feeds 350 community members.

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