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Lack of access to drinking water is a national issue

million people

do not have a connection to the public water network for drinking and cooking.<em>(Source: 2022 National Census)</em>

In the north, the percentage without access is higher

In Santiago del Estero, for example, it is

(Source: 2022 National Census)

The situation is more critical in some areas of Salta

Lack of access reaches

% in dispersed rural communities of Rivadavia Department.

<em>(Source: 2022 National Census)</em>

In these provinces, harsh climate conditions make access to water more difficult

I Love Extreme temperatures in some areas

exceed 48°C. Many localities

receive less than 550 mm of annual rainfall.

(Source: Salta Chaco Water Roundtable)

Our work in numbers

WATER ACCESS WORKS

FOR CONSUMPTION

BENEFITING

FAMILIES

FOR PRODUCTION

BENEFITING

FAMILIES

What is a Rainwater Harvesting System (RHS)? What is a Rainwater Harvesting System (RHS)? What is a Rainwater Harvesting System (RHS)?

It is a simple and effective social technology that captures and stores rainwater.

Water is collected from roofs or other surfaces connected to a cistern or reservoir and carried through gutters and pipes with filters that remove impurities.

Once safely stored, water is extracted by families.

We build the systems together with beneficiaries so they take ownership and learn to manage water.

We implement a comprehensive strategy : beyond infrastructure, we strengthen local capacities through workshops and training in cistern construction, water management, and care.

Access to water is an essential human right.
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To enable more families to access clean and safe water for living and producing

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WATER for families in Salta

In 2022 we signed an agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure of Salta to bring safe water to the Salta Chaco.

water works were built in Santa Victoria Este

rainwater harvesting systems

reservoirs of 300 m³ each

well 250 m deep for agricultural-livestock use

In 2024 we renewed the agreement with 18 new rainwater harvesting systems for rural and indigenous families.

Convenio Min. Inf. Salta - Cisterna en El Quebracho

Convenio Min. Inf. Salta - Cisterna en El Ocultar

Convenio Min. Inf. Salta - Cisterna en El Ocultar 2

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Strengthening Community Organizations

We encourage community participation, strengthening the leadership of women and young people in their organizations

Access to LAND

We support rural and Indigenous families in the legal regularization of their land tenure

Sustainable and Agroecological Production

We train families to grow food and raise animals sustainably, improving their income while protecting natural resources