Water 4 Life Guatemala
Planting seeds for a more sustainable future in Guatemala, starting with clean water.
Guatemala’s ecosystems are facing a critical threat due to water contamination, endangering the country’s ecology.
Much of the country lacks proper sanitation and greywater treatment systems, leading to water-borne illnesses and a toxic environment.
Guatemala requires immediate and coordinated action to avert an ecosystem collapse and ensure the well-being of its indigenous communities.
Our vision is nothing less than the availability of clean drinking water that is easily accessible and maintained for all communities.
Our mission is to provide Guatemala with a healthy and sustainable future, starting with clean water.Join us and make a difference today!
What We Do
With every $50 donation, we provide a family in need with a Ripple Kit: one home water filtration system, a natural sanitation product, a water education demonstration, and the planting of a native tree in communities living in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.
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Women's Empowerment
We believe in creating the opportunity for local Guatemalan women to take this project into their own hands. Each filter delivery is run by a member of the community as the “Lead Distributor,” which we hire and train as a continuous member of the organization. Transportation, education, facilitation, and more are led by a Guatemalan who is given salary pay.
Greywater Management
Our project, Agua Sana Atitlán, is dedicated to tackling the urgent problem of environmental degradation and water contamination in Lake Atitlán. We will implement the “slow it, spread it, and sink it” approach, using native vegetation as a natural water filtration system to intercept and purify contaminated water from upstream, thus safeguarding the pristine waters of Lake Atitlán.
Water Filter Technology
We distribute Village Water Filters to 50+ different indigenous and native communities in Guatemala. To plan deliveries, we work with health centers, schools and local leaders to determine which areas lack support and access to clean potable water.
Education
Dropping off a product and walking away is not our style. Proper education about the filter, maintenance, process and purpose is what we focus on. With each delivery, we include an in-depth demonstration and education portion that is spoken in their native dialect.
Natural Sanitation
To create a lasting impact, we support clean waterways by providing natural lemongrass soaps and sanitizers. This helps to prevent the addition of toxic detergents and soaps into the bodies of water that the villages drink out of.
Data Collection
Without data, there is no way to determine the effectiveness of our project. With each filter distribution, we harness the power of surveying to gather information before and after the recipient uses the filter. This data is analyzed to provide actionable intelligence and allows us to discover which areas need more support.
