Nicaragua

Context

WaterAid plans to start work in Nicaragua this year in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The country has suffered from limited public investment and tropical storms as well as ecological degradation from cattle ranching and unregulated mining and agriculture. Despite a large supply of fresh water, access to it is limited.

• 80% of the isolated northern Caribbean area is without access to clean water or toilets.
• 80% of schools do not have safe toilets or adequate hygiene for their staff and students.
• 16% of Nicaraguans are below the poverty line.
• 52% do not have access to sanitation.

WaterAid's programme in Nicaragua

The new WaterAid programme will focus on the hard to reach Caribbean region which is largely isolated by rivers.

Working with local partners and municipal water service providers, WaterAid plans to help schools and poor communities set up safe water and sanitation access.

Using appropriate technologies, a Community-led Total Sanitation approach and provision of health education with ensure the sustainability of our projects.