Case study #2: Honduras - Water supply in provinces of Cololaca, Gualcea, La Quesera, San Isidro, San Marcos and Santa Rita.
The objective of this project is to improve the health and lives of the communities through the construction of a sustainable, potable water system, with user participation, training in community-level participation and organization. The project included the installation of a complete and functioning water system, latrines, health and hygiene education, and protection of the watershed supplying the new water system. Proper use of chlorine in the system was instituted. All beneficiary families in the construction of the system participated in the installations. The organization and training of the entire community in administration and maintenance of the community's potable water system was also undertaken
One requirement was that women would form part of the project's water and sanitation committee. The community was also required to maintain a daily project diary, as well as books of income, expenses, and balances, along with monthly financial reports.
The project, at a minimum, will assure the protection of the existing forest in the recharge area of the spring in the region, while the people will receive sufficient water in the dry season from the supply.
The objective of this project is to improve the health and lives of the communities through the construction of a sustainable, potable water system, with user participation, training in community-level participation and organization. The project included the installation of a complete and functioning water system, latrines, health and hygiene education, and protection of the watershed supplying the new water system. Proper use of chlorine in the system was instituted. All beneficiary families in the construction of the system participated in the installations. The organization and training of the entire community in administration and maintenance of the community's potable water system was also undertaken
One requirement was that women would form part of the project's water and sanitation committee. The community was also required to maintain a daily project diary, as well as books of income, expenses, and balances, along with monthly financial reports.
The project, at a minimum, will assure the protection of the existing forest in the recharge area of the spring in the region, while the people will receive sufficient water in the dry season from the supply.