NICARAGUA

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THE DATA
Population: 5.7 million 32% without access to an improved water source 48% without adequate sanitation services 43% living below the poverty line Life expectancy: 74 years

THE PROJECT
Project Location: Colonia Guadalupe, Granada, Nicaragua GPS Coordinates: Latitude:11 59.373 N, Longitude: 086 00.180 W People Served: 100 Report Presented To: Grace Community Church

Infant mortality rate: 21 per 1000 live births GNI per capita: $2556 USD Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, USAID, UNDP, CIA World Factbook Official statistics often understate the extent of water and sanitation problems, sometimes by a large margin. Insufficient resources for monitoring population and/or coverage as well as varying definitions of coverage and access contribute to statistical variability.

THE COUNTRY
According to the most recent UNDP report, Nicaragua is ranked 129th out of 187 countries with comparable data in the United Nations Human Development Index. Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Latin America, with almost half of the population living below the poverty line. Approximately 40 percent of the population has no access to health services. Nearly one quarter of the population lacks access to sustainable sources of drinking water, while 48 percent of the country is without adequate sanitation services. Efforts toward poverty reduction, including advances in health education in rural areas, have been slow. Despite recent efforts made in the areas of economic growth and poverty reduction, Nicaragua still has highly unequal income distribution and low levels of development, with thousands migrating to neighboring Costa Rica for work. The country is also extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, drought, flooding, and hurricanes. With over 75 rivers, 32 lagoons, and two lakes, 15 percent of Nicaraguas surface is water. Still, more than 30 percent of Nicaraguans lack access to a source of clean, safe water, and nearly half do not have access to adequate sanitation services.

OUR WORK IN NICARAGUA

LWI Nicaragua has become a strong presence, having served 300+ communities with safe water. Most of these communities are located in three clusters: a swath stretching south and north from the Leon mayors district, and a high concentration in the Somotillo mayors district of the Chinandega Department, in the San Ramon mayors district in the Department of Matagalpa and we are just beginning to work in the Department of Rivas. In the last year, LWI Nicaraguas leadership has recognized that the organizations early work is nearing a critical phase that requires special attention to maintenance due to corrosive water issues and long-term sustainability. Living Water Nicaragua will continue to increase drilling production in the country by moving into the Rivas area, with 80 well-drilling/rehabilitation projects projected for 2013.

GENERAL INFORMATION
When the LWI Nicaragua team arrived, community members were utilizing an unprotected hand dug well located one kilometer away from the community to meet all of their water needs. Because of this, families were suffering from cholera, dysentery and malaria. The LWI Nicaragua team was pleased to learn of the communitys use of a covered pit latrine as this will help prevent further spread of disease in the area. During the team s stay, community members assisted the team with the water project whenever possible, provided materials, food and guarded the team s equipment during the night. Most residents earn a living by farming and ranching and are of Catholic or Protestant faith. Before leaving the community, the team provided community member, David Solozano, with a LWI Nicaragua contact number in case their well were to fall into disrepair, become subject to vandalism or theft.

TESTIMONY
The LWI Nicaragua team had an opportunity to meet with forty-three year old community member and housewife, Mayra Avile, who stated, It has been very difficult for us to get water here in the community. Sometimes we had to go at night to bring water to the community and sometimes we had to pay for clean water. For us, purchasing clean water is very expensive. Now with this blessing from God, we do not have to buy water from the water trucks. Now our children will have a better life. Thank God and you for this wonderful well.

CHARACTERISITICS OF THE WELL

Project Details Location Name Type of Location Work Type Region/Province/District GPS Coordinates Altitude Total depth Static level Diameter of casing Casing material Screen Pump Type Depth of cylinder Well yield Gravel pack Sanitary seal depth from surface Community Population Start: 44.20m
Latitude:11 59.373 N Colonia Guadalupe, Granada, Nicaragua Village New Borehole Granada, Granada Longitude: 086 00.180 W 95.10 m 50.29 m 9.7 m 100 mm PVC

Stop: 49.38 m
Afridev 30.37 m 95 liters per minute Yes 4.55 100

WATER QUALITY TEST

Test Results are from Chlorination
LWI test Kit Yes

(It is policy of Living Water International to shock chlorinate water wells at a minimum: after completion of drilling and installation of pump and before use by end users, After the well seal is broken during maintenance or rehabilitation and before use by end users.)
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HYGIENE EDUCATION
During the hygiene education, the LWI Nicaragua team addresses: Hand washing, how to properly transport and store water, disease transmission and prevention, how to maintain proper care of the pump, as well as signs and symptoms of dehydration and how to make Oral Rehydration Solution. All of these lessons are taught in a participatory method to help community members discover ways to improve their hygiene and sanitation choices, and implement community driven solutions.

EVANGELISM
A LWI Nicaragua team member stated, We did many activities for each of the Bible stories that we shared with the community. We did a drama of the woman at the well. It was a blessing to see the women of the community participating in the drama. Before leaving the community, the team also shared oral bible stories with community families.

PHOTOS

Previous water source.

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Project in process.

Plaque on pump.

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Close up of plaque.

Community children pumping clean, safe drinking water.

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The LWI Nicaragua team had an opportunity to meet with forty-three year old community member and housewife, Mayra Avile, who stated, It has been very difficult for us to get water here in the community. Sometimes we had to go at night to bring water to the community and sometimes we had to pay for clean water. For us, purchasing clean water is very expensive. Now with this blessing from God, we do not have to buy water from the water trucks. Now our children will have a better life. Thank God and you for this wonderful well.

Water committee member who was provided with a LWI Nicaragua contact number in case their well were to fall into disrepair, become subject to vandalism or theft.

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LWI Nicaragua team.

Children who now have access to a safe water source.

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Project in process.

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