CLEAN WATER
In 2021, the Environmental Ministry affirmed that 94% of surface water sources in Guatemala were found to be contaminated. Limited access to potable water affects the country’s most vulnerable populations, and this contributes to more than 1,100 infant and child deaths every year due to consumption of contaminated water
Hope of Life is working to change that reality through distribution of point-of-use water filters, installation of clean water wells, and construction of water delivery systems in rural communities. With the help of amazing people like you, we’re working in some of the hardest to reach villages in Guatemala. Together, we’ve already reached hundreds of families with clean water essentials, enabling entire communities to stay healthy, unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
Josue’s Story
Josue lives with his family in the community of El Cimmaron. At just 6 years old, Josue helps his mother by fetching water from the local stream, about an hour’s walk from their mountain home. This stream is used by many households for bathing, washing dishes and laundry – late arrival means no fresh water for drinking. That was until HOL built a well in his village, giving his family and neighbors direct access to water for the first time ever!
Your gift of a point-of-use water filter will provide clean, potable water and improve the life and health of a child today, and create opportunities for their future.
To find out more about providing clean water to people in need, please email contactusa@hopeoflifeintl.org