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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

These below listed projects have all been completed over the past 3 years at two separate elementary schools named Seseb and Seluc. They are both located within several kilometers from our project town of Lanquin.

We were first introduced to these schools by a Peace corps worker who was assigned to the area. After completing several projects successfully, we have now established a solid relationship with the school directors of these and several other schools in the same area. The need for future projects, both large and small, is abundant.

 
       
   

Our very first project was a rain-fed, 10,000 liter water tank built at the elementary school named Seseb. The school is located on top of a dormant volcano. Women had to climb 400 feet down the side of a muddy & steep hill to access water, and then carry it back up again to provide for 140 students everyday. After the completion of this much needed project, a celebration was held in our honor.

 
     

We built stoves at both Seseb and Seluc school. This is a simple and inexpensive project that is very much appreciated and needed by the schools. Having a proper stove with ventilation not only improves their health and daily working environment, but also helps to conserve the use of firewood. At Seluc school, we also refurbished their existing latrines.          

     
 
Kitchen - Before
Kitchen - After
 
Latrine - Before
Latrine - After

From young to old, the Q’eqchi people posses a strong work ethic.

A future construction project is currently in the planning stage and we will update this site as our plans confirm. For more information, please contact us.

 
 
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