Clean water in the classrooms

CLEAN WATER AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NICARAGUA

  • Project Budget: US$ 45,150

  • Beneficiaries:
    Directly benefiting 30 schools,
    1,000 students, 30 teachers and
    30 parent committees of families from selected schools

  • Partners: 2

PURPOSE

• Installation of 150 water filters in at least 30 schools in rural coffee-growing communities;
• At least 1,000 students consuming clean, qualitative water and proper use of water filters in their schools;
• Provide at least 750 children with school kits to study;
• 30 trainings for 1,000 children, 30 teachers and 30 parent-family committees;
• Consumption of clean water resulting in a reduction of gastro-intestinal diseases;
• Contribution to the food security of children in coffee producing communities;
• Stimulation of qualitative education and school attendance.

This project is possible thanks to the support of Fundación Aldea, Maison Josy Juckem, EFICO Central America/EFICO Foundation and runs from August 2020 to September 2023.

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