Water ACcess TO ALL
IMPACT
Water Filters Donated
150
FAMILIES IMPACTED
150+
TOTAL PEOPLE IMPACTED
750+
AMBASSADORS
21
GOALS
MORE Water Filters
500+
POTENTIAL IMPACT
2500+
THE PROBLEM
Access to clean drinking water remains a daily challenge in La Guajira, one of the most water-insecure regions in Colombia. Many Indigenous Wayuu communities rely on inconsistent water deliveries, stored rainwater, or natural sources that are often contaminated.
Families are frequently forced to choose between drinking unsafe water or spending limited income on alternatives. Boiling water is not always practical, and long-term solutions are often out of reach for rural communities.
This isn’t a temporary issue, it’s a systemic gap in access, infrastructure, and resources.
W.A.T.A. works alongside local partners to address this at the household level, providing filtration systems, training, and long-term support that communities can rely on.
PROJECTS
La Guajira - Riohacha
PARTNERS
IMPACT
150
Filters
750
People
Stage
FILTERS DONATED: 150
PEOPLE IMPACTED: 750+
TRIP LOG
TRIP 1
DATES: 3/19/26 - 3/25/26
COMMUNITY: LA GUAJIRA
TRIP RECAP
W.A.T.A. launched its Colombia program in La Guajira alongside One Thread Collective and Fundación Talento Colectivo, working with Wayuu families and communities around Riohacha.
During this first phase, W.A.T.A. delivered 150 household water filters, installed systems and trained more than 100 families, and began building a network of local women as W.A.T.A. Ambassadors.
The program combined household filtration with hands-on training, local leadership, and follow-up planning so clean-water access can remain community-led and durable after installation.
IMPACT
FILTERS DONATED: 150
PEOPLE IMPACTED: 750+
WOVEN TOGETHER
Every mochila tells a story of generosity, craftsmanship, and clean water.
After our project in La Guajira, a group of Wayuu women surprised W.A.T.A. with handmade mochilas as a gift of gratitude. We decided that each bag would continue the impact by helping fund another water filter for another family.
Every purchase supports Wayuu artisans and helps bring clean water to more communities.
