Guatemala : 2008

Guatemala Biosand Water Filter and Solar LED Light Project (December 2008)

Between December 4th and December 19th, with the help of partnering organizations a 3-person team from SWALLOW Inc. installed seven Biosand Water Filters in 2 villages in a rural Guatemalan municipality of Sumpango. In addition, the team installed two solar powered LED lights in off-grid houses and transferred skills and knowledge in water treatment, water quality, and basic hygiene.

Team Members:

• Kristina Nelson

• Jordan D'Almeida

• Takaya Ono

Partnering Organizations:

• CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology)

• Light Up The World Foundation

• Freelance Missions

• Servants 4 Him

• Hands of Hope Clinic

For more details on this project, please download the full report.