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GPA conducts workshops on disinfecting rainwater »
While rainwater is naturally clean and safe to drink, a number of factors can affect the quality of water collected in rainwater catchment tanks (pictured at left). Read about GPA's water quality testing and the recommendations we've made to ensure the safest water for children in three rural communities.

GPA partners with Red Cross to provide ambulance services »
If something goes wrong during childbirth, reliable and safe transportation to the hospital can mean the difference between life and death for mother and child. The Mexican Red Cross (La Cruz Roja Mexicana) has now partnered with GPA in Chiapas to provide ambulance rides for mothers in remote areas to reach the nearest hospital during obstetric emergencies.


Global Call to Action on Diarrheal Disease »

Around the world, diarrheal disease kills more than 4,000 children a day, even though proven solutions exist for prevention and treatment. Our Call to Action asks national leaders, policymakers, and donors to respond to this immense burden by allocating resources for interventions, research, and strengthened health systems.

 
 

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