Francisco Morazán
Francisco Morazán is located in the rural community of Los Planes in the municipality of Marcala, La Paz, Honduras. The school currently has three teachers who provide educational needs for kindergarten through 8th grade to 68 students. Students regularly have significant absences from school due to waterborne illnesses. Providing access to safe drinking water within the school system will lead to healthier students, fewer absences due to illness, and a better education.
La Paz Water Purification for 3 Schools
Our implementing partner, Cova, has identified the following rural community schools in Honduras that currently have contaminated drinking water. Cova will implement water treatment (purification) systems to provide the students and teachers access to safe drinking water, improving their health and increasing school attendance. Upon implementation, Cova staff will provide year-round monthly monitoring services and work with teachers to educate students on the importance of safe drinking water.
Presentación Centeno
Presentación Centeno is located in the rural community of Lajas in the municipality of Yarula, La Paz, Honduras. The school currently has five teachers who provide educational needs for kindergarten through 8th grade to 90 students. Students regularly have significant absences from school due to waterborne illnesses. Providing access to safe drinking water within the school system will lead to healthier students, fewer absences due to illness, and a better education.