El Porvenir

We believe all people deserve clean water, safe sanitation, and the knowledge to sustain it for the generations to follow. We partner with the people of Nicaragua to build a better future for themselves through the sustainable development of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) education projects. We also take it a step further with our watershed restoration program which promotes water flow, increases food security, and reduces the impact of climate change.

Clean drinking water for all Nicaraguans—no matter how remote or how bad the road is—is at the core of everything we do.

We work with 20,000 rural Nicaraguans annually. From clean water flowing out of home taps to children having safe latrines and handwashing stations at their schools, we work with communities to change lives through piped water systems, watershed restoration, improved stoves, hygiene education, safe sanitation, and more.

"For 19 years, I walked long distances, risking accidents just to carry water. Now I simply turn on the tap and have more free time for myself.”—Mayra, Kiawas, Waslala

"In my household, we used to spend 2,700 córdobas ($74) a month buying water. Now we’ll save that money to make
improvements to our home and buy some furniture.”—Lesly, El Tabor, Camoapa

"I’m a teacher at the community kindergarten. When we didn’t have water, the children had to bring water bottles, and I had to carry water in jugs for cleaning. Now, we just turn on the tap.”—María Auxiliadora, Hato Nuevo, El Sauce

“For many years, three households shared the same latrine at my home. I couldn’t say no—we’re family. It was uncomfortable, but it was a necessity. Now each family has its own.”—Emelina, La Ceiba, Terrabona

“I started with 700 cacao plants, around 800 plantains, and guava trees. We keep the soil fertile, provide shade, reduce erosion, protect the watershed, and ensure food for our family.” —Fender, Yaró Jordania, Waslala