HeadstrongWorks, Inc.
Dear Supporters:
Due to civil unrest and arbitrary law enforcement, we are unable to currently travel to Nicaragua. We are pleased to report that our microloan fund still circulates in the Waswali region of Nicaragua and that this financial support has provided food and economic security while the country experiences political and economic challenges.
Filtrons
Simple, Affordable, Effective
Why do rural Nicaraguans have trouble getting Filtrons?
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cost..............$30
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access.........2 hour drive, no car
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knowledge..seldom used in rural areas
What we do:
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subsidize 2/3 of the cost
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bring them to El Salto and Waswali
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provide community based training
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return to collect 1/3 of the cost
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utilize payments to buy more Filtrons
From 2014-2017, we delivered over 200 Filtrons to El Salto, Waswali, and La tejerina, Nicaragua, reaching over 1200 residents. We will continue to provide Filtrons as needed.
Quotes from Waswali and El Salto...
"The water tastes good and the ceramic keeps it cool."
"My children have gained weight. They no longer have diarrhea."
"We drink less coffee and soda now that the water tastes good."
"Everyone's health has improved!"
