December 11, 2025, Washington, DC / Nairobi, Kenya – The Millennium Water Alliance Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Cova has been approved as our newest member organization, joining 28 other organizations in the Alliance.
San Francisco, Marcala, La Paz, Honduras
Community Water Tank
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Cova, formerly EOS International, was founded in 2008. Cova’s strong history of service in El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua will strengthen MWA’s presence in Latin America, where many of MWA’s longtime members have delivered improved or first access water and sanitation services to millions of people since 2010.
Cova is bridging the gap between available and safe water in rural communities through ongoing, data-informed support and its innovative Circuit Rider Model. By putting people first in its mission to end the water crisis, Cova delivers comprehensive solutions that improve quality of life, allowing children to attend school, parents to earn crucial income, and communities to flourish.
“For nearly two decades, Cova has brought innovative approaches and market-based solutions to deliver safe water to millions of Central Americans,” said Co-Founder and CEO Wesley Meier.
Kamalote, Dolores, Copán
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“Joining the Millennium Water Alliance marks an exciting milestone for us as we unite with global leaders committed to sustainable water solutions. Cova’s work is invigorated by our partnership, and amplifies our mission to provide access to safe water and deliver lasting impact for communities that need it most.”
Keith Wright, CEO of MWA, said, “Cova is an exciting addition to our increasingly versatile membership, and I am delighted to welcome them into the Alliance. Cova’s track record of innovative operations and maintenance Circuit Rider Model, water treatment expertise, and market-based approaches greatly expand our collective expertise as a membership.”
The Millennium Water Alliance, founded in 2002, is a permanent global alliance of humanitarian, research, and business organizations that delivers global water security and resilience results by mobilizing a community of expert members, driving collective action and thought leadership, and influencing strategic funding. MWA’s member organizations work in more than 100 countries and serve more than 50 million people every year with water security and resilience results. See a full list of members and information on our consortium programs and advocacy to governments for water security here.