SustainabilitySustainable projects are a product of consistent fundingEven though it still remains the 2nd poorest country in Latin America, international aid to Honduras has been declining steadily over the past decade. The past twelve months have been especially devastating due to Honduras’ political crisis of 2009 and the global recession. Thanks to our faithful donors, Water 1st funding for our local partner, COCEPRADIL, in Honduras has not decreased. Unfortunately, we are currently the only donor funding their water and sanitation projects. The loss of support from other organizations has forced COCEPRADIL to let go of 75% of their staff. Although we made it clear to our partner five years ago that as long as they continue to implement sustainable project, we will provide consistent annual funding until every Honduran has water, given what has happened in the past 12 months, it was important for them to hear us renew our commitment. We told them that we will do whatever it takes to continue to support them at the same, or even higher, level. Wilfredo Ramos, the Executive Director of COCEPRADIL said, “Thank you for your faithful support. This news is important for the morale and spirit of our staff right now.”
In Agua Caliente, Maria Servastiana Carcamo and her daughters have been enjoying safe, sustainable water since 2008. International donors tend to think that success is demonstrated by working in many countries. We feel just the opposite – success is demonstrated by focus and commitment and creating an environment of constant program improvement. This approach also allows our partner organizations to retain qualified and experienced staff and develop long-term master plans to saturate a region. |
Water 1st in Honduras
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