News and Program Updates

Comalapa

What’s New in 2022

At ABPD we have a start to 2022 full of activities, which we are fortunate to be able to carry out in the communities in

Comalapa

Clean Water Arrives at Agua Caliente

Although the project was finished a few weeks ago, today we celebrated a small symbolic inauguration of the water treatment system built in Agua Caliente,

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Hygiene in Agua Caliente

Hygiene is essential in reducing the risk of childhood malnutrition, especially the adequate disposal of human waste to limit vectors and contamination of water and

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Cookstoves in Cojol Juyú

A few weeks ago the materials needed for the construction of efficient cookstoves were delivered to the community of Cojol Juyú and now we can

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New Masculinities in Simajulehu

In Simajulehu, men continue their training on the topics of inclusion and rights, as well as the cultivation of coffee to increase their income and

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Clean Water in Xenimiquín

The water project in Xenimiquín has finally been finished, including a chlorination system that will give residents not only with water piped directly to their

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Xetonox, Comalapa

Xetonox is a village of 145 families, or approximately 913 people. The community was founded in 1955 by 7 families. It is located 3 miles

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Xiquín Sanahí, Comalapa

Xiquín Sanahí is a larger community of 200 families, or about 1,240 people, located four miles north of the municipal seat of Comalapa. In the

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Simajulehu, Comalapa

Simajulehu was founded in 1902 by 6 families, and it has grown to 700 families, or approximately 4,340 residents. The community is located 7.5 miles