Making a big difference where even a little helps a lot

The Nicaraguan town of Comoapa is only a couple of hours drive from the capital city of Managua, but you don't have to look far to see that many of the benefits of modern life are few and far between. Last week members of the board of the water and sanitation organization El Porvenir had the chance to see a tidbit of what our diligent local staff are accomplishing alongside the local people at one site.

 

Students and staff of the Josefa Toledo school gave us a warm welcome.

 

Thanks to our help and the community's efforts, they now have brand new, sustainable, latrines -- one each for boys, girls, and staff.

 

The inspirational mural on the doors was their idea. These young people are being taught to love and preserve their beautiful countryside.

 

What visit from faraway strangers would be complete without some folkloric dances?

The mission of El Porvenir is inspiring:

We believe all people deserve clean water, safe sanitation, and the knowledge to sustain it for the generations to follow. We partner with the people of Nicaragua to build a better future for themselves through the sustainable development of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) education projects.

We also take it a step further with our watershed management program, which promotes water flow, increases food security, and reduces the impact of climate change.

Clean drinking water for all Nicaraguans—no matter how remote or how bad the road is—is at the core of everything we do, now and into the FUTURE.