Media
Here you’ll find an archive of all our press releases, news articles, and background reports. In addition, videos, photos, and some of our other publications provide you with deeper insights into our foundation’s work.
News
Press release
09.07.2026
Unified water stewardship to accelerate SDG 6 commitments
- To strengthen collaboration and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal on Clean Water and Sanitation, a “Leadership Breakfast” will be convenened to bring stakeholder across sectors in New York.
Notice
09.07.2026
Siemens Stiftung’s new position paper, ”From Water Scarcity to Water Security!
- Siemens Stiftung's new position paper, "From Water Scarcity to Water Security: A Systemic Approach Powered by Social Entrepreneurship and Partnerships," outlines how locally rooted social entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and strong partnerships can deliver sustainable access to safe drinking water in East Africa.
Notice
08.06.2026
London Climate Action Week: Climate Change Education Dialogue
- On June 25, Siemens Stiftung and the Office for Climate Education bring together foundations, philanthropy, and the wider funding community for a focused workshop to strengthen Climate Change Education as a field of practice.
News
01.06.2026
V Encuentro in Lima to boost innovation in education
- From July 21 to 23, the V Red STEM Latinoamérica meeting will take place in Lima, Peru. Initiated by Siemens Stiftung the three-day conference focuses on fostering sustainable and innovative educational approaches for Latin America.
Background stories & interviews
Insight | Social Entrepreneurship | 06.06.2025
Creative, Concrete, Dynamic and Transformative: WeTu’s cross-sectoral approach
- What do fishing lamps have to do with motorcycles? And what role do clean drinking water, ice, and recycled electronic devices play in the mix? Let me take you to an immersive journey to Kisumu, the third largest city in Kenya, and from there to Mbita via Homa by, along Lake Victoria.
Publications
WeTu Impact Report 2024
The social enterprise WeTu, founded by the Siemens Foundation, develops innovative solutions for clean water, e-mobility, energy, cooling, and recycling on Lake Victoria. The 2024 Impact Report demonstrates how these services promote health, income, and climate protection—and improve the lives of thousands of people.
Leveraging decentralized, entrepreneurial approach to safe water supply.
A comprehensive study on water kiosks and their impact in rural Kenya.
STEM Education Initiative for Innovation in Latin America
The brochure describes 14 projects on open educational resources, teacher training tools, and coordinated institutional networks.
