Strengthen Vulnerable Community

17.03.2016

Kankintu is a highly vulnerable community in Panama, as all homes are located on the bank of the largest river in the area. The 7,000 inhabitants are constantly threatened by floods.

This World Water Day a Water Fair is hosted to strengthen the capacities of Kankintu and the nearby communities Bisira and Kusapin. Among other things workshops and coordination with the authorities and local communities will be held and organized.

 

Learn more about ILO´s work on water and jobs.

 

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