Agua Sana Atitlán is a community-driven initiative committed to addressing the urgent challenges of environmental degradation and water pollution in Lake Atitlán. We use nature-based, low-tech water treatment systems that intercept and purify contaminated water from upstream sources. In addition, we organize regular trash collection campaigns to keep plastic waste and other pollutants from entering the lake.

We believe in empowering the local community to take ownership of our projects. Our program, “Bienestar Comunitario”, bringing access to clean drinking water, health and environmental education, is led by local women. Each year, we host a leadership training to share tools, provide educational support, and set together strategic priorities for addressing water-related challenges in different communities.

We believe that societies thrive when creating space for collaborative dynamics combining inclusive collaboration and participative leadership. By raising the voices of the communities and empowering local leaders, we foster community-led initiatives.

We value cultural diversity and all sources of knowledge when it serves the fundamental rights and needs of the community. We respect the various forms of understanding and approaches that exist on the territories where we drive our mission.