WATERisLIFE joined the emergency initiative “For a Thirsty Amazon” as part of the Communion and Action campaign led by Economia de Comunhão and local partners. The project addressed the urgent need for safe drinking water in isolated riverside communities by distributing 286 ultrafiltration bucket filters, directly benefiting over 1,100 people.

The operation was made possible through a coordinated national mobilization and strong grassroots participation.

On Combu Island, an Amazonian community across from the city of Belém, WATERisLIFE implemented a safe water project to address the health risks of using heavily contaminated river water. In partnership with local organizations and funders, 300 household ultrafiltration bucket filters were distributed, directly benefiting 1,200 people.

WATERisLIFE partnered with the Red Cross during an emergency response in the Indigenous communities of Kaingang Por Fi Gá and Aldeia Guajayvi in southern Brazil, which were severely affected by heavy rains and flooding. During initial health assessments, the Red Cross WASH team identified a high incidence of gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children.

Since filtration systems were not available at the time, WATERisLIFE stepped in to provide 500 household ultrafiltration bucket filters, delivering immediate access to clean drinking water for 2,000 people.

Two weeks after distribution, follow-up monitoring showed a 100% reduction in diarrhea cases among children—underscoring the critical health impact of this intervention and the importance of rapid, appropriate technology in emergency contexts.

WATERisLIFE collaborated with the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI Brasil) to launch the campaign “For the Right to Breathe Clean Air and Access to Safe Water” in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state. The campaign brought together religious leaders, Indigenous communities, and civil society members to confront the escalating threats of forest fires, extreme drought, and heatwaves in the Amazon.

As part of this initiative, 250 household ultrafiltration bucket filters were distributed, providing families with immediate access to safe drinking water.

This effort marked the start of a coordinated response across the Legal Amazon region and formed part of IRI Brasil’s broader mission to safeguard the rainforest, protect public health, and promote climate justice through collaboration with local communities and institutions.

WATERisLIFE partnered with IRI Brasil to launch the campaign “For the Right to Breathe Clean Air and Access to Safe Water,” addressing the urgent public health challenges caused by wildfires, droughts, and extreme heat in the Brazilian Amazon.

In the communities of Rio Branco and Xapuri, 250 ultrafiltration bucket filters were distributed, enabling at least 1,000 people to access safe drinking water. In addition to distributing filtration systems, the project promoted open dialogue with local authorities to tackle the ongoing water crisis in the region.

WATERisLIFE participated in the Xavantes Health Mission, an initiative coordinated by Instituto Saúde Sustentável (ISAS) to improve health conditions in Indigenous communities in Mato Grosso. As part of this effort, WATERisLIFE’s Brazil Director joined the field team and donated 20 household ultrafiltration filters, directly benefiting 80 people in the Xavantes Indigenous Territory.