Water Well

Families across Guatemala face an urgent need. Dirty water is making children sick and thousands of them are dying every year. More than 98% of their water sources are contaminated with refuse, including human and animal waste. The resulting worms, parasites, and bacteria are spreading diseases such as malaria, typhoid, and cholera. Diarrhea alone causes both malnutrition and dehydration. If it is a severe case, it can kill a child within days.

Providing clean, disease-free water is critical to saving lives.