This project is made possible through the partnership of WATER CHARITY and the NATIONAL PEACE CORPS ASSOCIATION. Location Potrero Grande, Marillanos, Tecomates, Joyas, Chorritos, Bejucalito, Anonos,Triunfo,Volcancito, El Esfuerzo, and Veracruz communities, GuatemalaTo see the villages on a map, CLICK HERE. Community DescriptionThe communities in this project are located in two municipalities: Palencia and San Juan […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Carolyn Daly. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. Carolyn Reports: The Nuevo Progreso Pump Project provided a hydraulic water pump with accessories to the school of Nuevo Progreso, so they could have running water in their school. The […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Kathryn Lee. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 20 pit latrines. Kathryn reports: The project has been completed by the families with the help of the experienced masonry workers. 20 latrines were built in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Carolyn Daly. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 41 Sawyer filters in three partner communities at the homes of the volunteer mother leaders. Carolyn reports: Scope of the project The Sololá Water Filter […]
Location Sololá, Guatemala Community Description Sololá, in the western highlands of Guatemala, is the second poorest of Guatemala’s 22 departments, where 94% of people live on less than $3.00 per day. 98% of the population of Sololá is indigenous Maya. Mil Milagros (MM) is a U.S.-based charity with a local presence. Its mission is to […]
Location Paraje Nuevo Progreso, Canton Pahaj, Santa Lucía Utatlan, Sololá, Guatemala Community Description Sololá is located in the western highlands of Guatemala. It is the second poorest state, with 94% of people living on less than $3.00 per day. According to the Guatemalan government, 98% of the state of Sololá is indigenous Maya. Nuevo Progreso […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Carolyn Daly. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to install 50 Sawyer filters in classrooms and kitchens of partner schools. Carolyn reports: Scope of the project The Sololá School Filter Project provided 50 Sawyer filters to five schools in […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Andrea Marroquín, Public Relations for Safe Passage. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to assemble and deliver 50 Sawyer PointONE filters to families of children enrolled in the Safe Passage program. Andrea reports: Safe Passage received 50 Sawyer PointONE […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Ellen Ostrow. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. This project was to build composting latrines in Santa Apolonia, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Ellen reports: My favorite thing about the construction of the composting latrines, which Water Charity generously helped make happen, […]
Location Sololá, Guatemala Community Description Sololá, in the western highlands of Guatemala, is the second poorest of Guatemala’s 22 departments, where 94% of people live on less than $3.00 per day. 98% of the population of Sololá is indigenous Maya. Mil Milagros (MM) is a U.S.-based charity with a local presence. Its mission is to […]