We want to share history of CEPAD’s programs. We used to have a Potable Water and Latrine Building project across much of Nicaragua. After many years, the government started doing similar projects, and we decided to reach more people by focusing on our other programs as to not duplicate what was already being done. Check out CEPAD’s current programs and give to impact more rural communities.

The following is an excerpt from CEPAD’s 1988 Annual Report:

“This program has two main aspects: the promotion, construction and installation of latrines, and secondly, the digging of wells and setting up water distribution systems or small aqueducts. A total of 1,350 family latrines were installed in 196 communities, and another 150 more were to be finished by January 1989.

Thirty-six community wells, using appropriate technology (rope pumps) instead of electric pumps, were distributed in six regions. Of the 134 projected aqueducts planned for 1988, 10 topographical surveys were completed along with the system design. Four already had wells dug and 21,434 meters of ditches were prepared for installing pipes.”