Water Flows at CEPANA Thanks to Baltimore Youth

A donation from the Christian Temple CYF youth delegation from Baltimore, Maryland allowed CEPAD to repair the potable water system at CEPANA, our farm in the Matagalpa region. We are so thankful for this water, and for Christian Temple’s gift!

Potable water is now available throughout CEPANA, CEPAD’s farm. CEPAD’s Matagalpa director, Juan Carlos Palma, shows off the system.

The system has been out of commission for more than a year after thieves stole the electrical wiring necessary to make the well run and to carry the water throughout the farm. CEPANA provides a site for training farmers in sustainable agriculture methods as well as hosting delegations and other groups.

With this donation, we were able to replace the water system’s wiring, rebuild the breaker panel, and complete the installation. Now, the well produces 150 gallons of water per minute. “In this area, we get water about one in every three days, and it’s contaminated,” explained Juan Carlos Palma, the director of CEPAD’s Matagalpa zone office. “Now we have a secure source for the farm, and we can share it with the community.”

For example, CEPANA will provide clean water for the nearby elementary school.

The well will also be key to future business endeavors at CEPANA and greatly increases the value of the property. We are so happy to have it working again thanks to the amazing youth from Christian Temple CYF of Baltimore! We rely on the generosity of donors and delegations to continue to help families in rural farming communities.