On November 18, CoCoDA held the Sun and Water Conference 2023. Face-to-face with leaders in El Salvador and Nicaragua, and virtually with North Americans. To learn about the advantages and best practices of solar power in water systems, and to listen to the presentations of two new projects in need of funding. All through representatives of communities that have benefited from past projects, who need to retrofit their system or create one from the very beginning.
A virtual gathering of Central American community leaders and North American supporters to explore the incredible potential of using solar power to bring clean, affordable and sustainable water to rural Central Americans.REGISTRATION LINKWhile there has been significant progress, potable water continues to be a challenge in Central America. At present, about 88% of Salvadorans and 68% of Nicaraguans have access to clean water. Unfortunately, those still without access to clean water live largely...
On March 2023, the new Solar-Powered Water System was completed in Motuce, Nicaragua. It was since 2017 that CoCoDA’s partner in Nicaragua, MCN, identified the community of Motuce as a community with both significant needs and capabilities, that this project began to develop.In 2021 the community agreed that potable water was the main priority of the community, initiating the planning and implementation of the project.The community of Motuce is located in the municipality of Somoto, Madriz, Nicaragua. This community was founded...