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Cosecha Capital, Rainwater Harvesting and WASH for schools

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Countries: Mexico
Basins: Gulf of Mexico (458) (Rio Verde)
Project SDGs:
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Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
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Drought Management
Progress to Date: NA Reduced rainwater flow to the sewer, thus alleviating flooding.
Services Needed: Financial support
Desired Partner: Investor
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2021  »  Dec. 31, 2025
Project Website: aguacapital.org
Contextual Condition(s): Quality
Additional Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created
Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Primary Funding Source: pool
Project Challenges: RESOURCES: Lack of financial resources
Project Source: Admin
Profile Completion: 87%

Project Overview

Water shortages are a widespread problem faced by all Mexico City residents and those living in the metropolitan area. Shortages have a greater impact on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, mainly impacting children and teenagers. According to the National Water Commission, 48% of public schools are not equipped with sanitation; 31% do not have drinking water, and 13% do not dispose of toilets; while UNICEF-Mexico estimates that only 62% of schools have access to water…

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Water shortages are a widespread problem faced by all Mexico City residents and those living in the metropolitan area. Shortages have a greater impact on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, mainly impacting children and teenagers. According to the National Water Commission, 48% of public schools are not equipped with sanitation; 31% do not have drinking water, and 13% do not dispose of toilets; while UNICEF-Mexico estimates that only 62% of schools have access to water every day. In addition to this situation, and in view of the COVID-19 emergency, measures must be taken to help mitigate health risks at schools, given that continuous and safe water access is an essential prerequisite for people's health. Access to water and sanitation is a prerequisite for a safe return to school. Therefore, school interventions are a significant chance to provide essential access to water, thus enhancing better facilities, and, most importantly, children's and teenagers' wellbeing and health. To date, 2 rainwater-harvesting systems and 2 hand-washing stations have been set up in Mexico City public schools Municipality of Azcapotzalco), in addition to 2 Rainwater Committees created by the school community. We have also provided training on how to use and service the equipment to all teaching and administrative staff, as well as to students.

Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: Quality
Project Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Primary Funding Source: Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners)
Challenges: RESOURCES: Lack of financial resources

Project Narrative

Investment will support protection and conservation work throughout the Upper Mississippi River basin, including easements, stream bank and floodplain restoration, and other projects that prevent pollutants such as nitrates and sediment from entering key rivers and lakes.

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