More than 4,000 people in mining communities across Arequipa and Ayacucho now have access to safe drinking water in their schools. This is how “Water for Education” is progressing in 2026

💧 More than 4,000 people in mining communities across Arequipa and Ayacucho now have access to safe drinking water in their schools. This is how “Water for Education” is progressing in 2026. 🚰📚

Since 2024, FIDAMAR has been installing water purification systems in educational institutions in Huanca (Ayacucho) and Secocha, Chala, and Atico (Arequipa).

Each drinking station allows students and teachers to access safe water, helping reduce risks associated with biological contaminants and heavy metals through BluAct® Swiss technology, developed for sustainable and low-cost water purification.

This year, we are taking another step forward with three new installations in the province of Condesuyos, Arequipa region:

🏫 Miguel Grau Secondary School — Iquipi, Río Grande
🏫 San Juan Bautista de La Salle Primary School — Ispacas, Yanaquihua
🏫 Andrés Avelino Cáceres Secondary School — Ispacas, Yanaquihua

Civil works and equipment installation have already been completed. Certified laboratory analyses are currently being conducted to verify that the treated water meets national drinking water standards. In July, we will formally hand over the project, including training sessions for students, teachers, parent associations (APAFA), and municipalities, as well as the delivery of supplies to ensure three years of cost-free operation.

With these new installations, we will add nearly 900 new users, reaching more than 4,000 students and teachers who have benefited from the project since its inception.

This achievement is possible thanks to the coordinated efforts of FIDAMAR, our strategic partner #Acquavid, UGEL Condesuyos, parent associations (APAFA), school principals, and the municipalities of Río Grande and Ispacas.

🤝 At FIDAMAR, we believe that closing development gaps begins with guaranteeing the basic conditions needed to learn, grow, and build communities with greater opportunities.

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🌐 Learn more about us at: www.fidamar.org