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 The water purification plant project began with a collaboration between Varsity Bible Church (Calgary, Alberta), El Camino Church, Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation (USA) and the Dominican organization Aguas de Unidad. Filters were installed and a kiosk was set up, offering pure drinking water for 10 pesos a jug, 74% cheaper than the price offered by nearby stores. It has been a source of incalculable benefits for the community, providing a central necessity and a healthy future.
The barrio of Maria Auxiliadora is faced with a high risk of dengue fever- due to unsanitary conditions- and many also suffer from malnutrition and thirst, drinking far less water than their bodies need to function well. For this reason, the Aguas de Unidad station at El Camino is an invaluable source of aid to those living in the barrio, satisfying their immediate physical needs and also creating a connection with the local church, who provides holistic care for the needs of their community.
Biosand water filters have also been provided to individual homes in Maria Auxiliadora. These filters were provided as part of a partnership between Add Your Light Charitable Foundation, Rotary Clubs and donors from Calgary, Alberta. The clean water from these filters is making a key difference in the health of these individuals.
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