Nicaragua: Community Water and Sanitation Project

Rating: Read participant reviews Photos | Videos For information about this program please call (800) 454-5768, or enter your email address in the field below and we will contact you. - Return to previous page - Browse for programs by region - Try an advanced search If you are currently enrolled in this program, you can view the program details by logging in to your account. Help improve the quality of life for an entire village by working on basic water and sanitation projects. Under the direction of El Porvenir, a nonprofit organization supporting self-help development in rural Nicaragua, you’ll rehabilitate wells or build a latrine or lavandero (village washing facility). Your efforts will ensure clean water and sanitation facilities that reduce disease, resulting in healthier families, especially children. Highlights • In Managua, visit the National Palace, the President's House, the old and new cathedrals and more. • Learn about Nicaraguan health care firsthand as you visit the primary doctor at a local health clinic. • Enjoy a traditional song-and-dance performance by a local group of villagers.