Fidamar

As part of our goal to bring #health and #education to artisanal mining communities, this week we trained students, teachers, and parents in the use of new drinking fountains with water purification systems, installed in three key educational centers in this hamlet: the initial education institution N° 255, the primary education institution N° 24397 “Cristo Rey,” and the secondary education institution “Jorge Meier.”

These systems, equipped with the innovative “BluAct” technology developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and based on milk protein, ensure 100% potable and contaminant-free water, including the removal of heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, and mercury, for over 400 beneficiaries, including students and teachers.

Each drinking fountain includes spare parts for maintenance and continuous use at no cost for three years, ensuring the system’s durability and efficiency. Additionally, the low energy consumption of the purification equipment contributes to the sustainability of the project.

We thank our strategic partner #Acquavid Perú, the Santa Lucía District Municipality, the Parents’ Association, and all participants for their invaluable support in making this significant advancement in water and health possible.

We plan to implement this project in the hamlet of Secocha, in the province of Camaná (Arequipa), to benefit a total of over 1,700 people with quality drinking water.

With our “Water to Educate” project, we maintain our commitment to continue transforming lives, this time through access to clean drinking water for our students.