SHI: Safe Drinking Water for 20,000 Rural Families
Organization information
Self-Help International
Location: Wavelry, Nicaragua
Summary
Diarrhea is the leading cause of malnutrition in children under five years old. Self-Help International is working with thousands of farm families in Nicaragua to improve food security & alleviate malnutrition. However, poor water quality is compromising these efforts. Water-borne diseases can be life-threatening and regularly prevent parents from working and children from attending school. Affordable access to safe drinking water improves health for thousands of Nicaraguans, especially children
Project locations
Nicaragua