Clean Water Venezuela Project #57253

Water, essential element for Venezuelan Children

by International Freedom Council org.

Water, essential element for Venezuelan Children

Project Report | Oct 19, 2026
Bringing Clean Water to Venezuelan Students

By Luisa Paez | Project Leader

Project Status Update: The GlobalGiving-funded initiative, "San Francisco Javier: Manos Unidas por el Agua," has officially and successfully concluded. Despite the severe challenges posed by the June 24 earthquake, the project achieved extraordinary results. The educational and social impact of this intervention far exceeded our initial expectations, demonstrating incredible community resilience. As we close this chapter, we are preparing to expand our life-saving infrastructure to new, critically affected regions.

1. Extraordinary Educational & Social Impact Our goal to foster community ownership and education became a massive, school-wide movement. The engagement went far beyond our initial estimates:

Official Water Brigades: Our educational workshops successfully trained 90 students who have now been officially sworn in as Water Brigadiers (Brigadistas). They are now active guardians of water and public health in their community.
Institutional Integration: Despite the disruptions caused by the June 24 earthquake, the school officially adopted "Manos Unidas por el Agua" as its mandatory quarterly project, fulfilling the Ministry of Education's requirements.
Massive Community Participation: The initiative achieved unprecedented involvement. The entire community rallied together, including all teaching staff and students ranging from preschool all the way to the 5th year of high school (bachillerato).

2. Infrastructure Stability & Resilience The successfully installed water treatment plant and the multi-level distribution system (providing drinking fountains across all four floors of the school) continue to serve over 1,000 active beneficiaries. The community's ability to maintain focus and conclude the project with a high level of participation, even in the aftermath of the earthquake, highlights the sustainability and deep-rooted success of this intervention.

3. New Upcoming Milestone: Expanding to La Guaira In response to the recent natural disasters, our mission is expanding to the most vulnerable zones. Beginning this October, we are launching a new project in partnership with the IFC. This initiative will install high-quality water purification systems in two schools located in La Guaira State. Because La Guaira was the region most devastated by the recent double earthquake, this upcoming project is a critical emergency response to ensure continuous access to safe drinking water for affected students and families.

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Jun 22, 2026
Bringing Clean Water to 800+ Students in Caracas

By Alejandro sauce | Project Leader

Project Status Update: The "San Francisco Javier school

: Manos Unidas por el Agua" initiative is currently in its final stretch. With only one month remaining before project closure, we have achieved major milestones in infrastructure and community empowerment, expanding our reach to serve a growing population in need.

1. Enhanced Infrastructure Interventions

We are proud to report that the technical phase at the San Francisco Javier School building has been successfully executed. The school’s four-story building now features fully rehabilitated water networks, designed to handle continuous demand safely and efficiently.

Potable Water Plant Installation: A high-standard water treatment and purification plant has been successfully installed, guaranteeing a continuous supply of safe, drinkable water.
Multi-Level Distribution: The project successfully integrated infrastructure improvements and dedicated drinking fountains (bebederos) across every single floor of the four-story facility.

2. Expanded Impact & Beneficiaries

As the implementation expanded, our direct reach grew beyond initial estimates from early 2026. The infrastructure now provides vital support to an entire community facing severe public service constraints in Venezuela.

1,000+

Total Active Beneficiaries

Community Breakdown:
• Students (Elementary to High School)
• Teaching and Administrative Staff
• Parishioners of the San Francisco Javier Parish

3. Sustainable Impact: Social & Educational Component

In Venezuela, critical shortages often lead individuals to overlook the quality of the water they consume, frequently ignoring the severe health risks associated with contaminated water. To ensure a lasting impact, our approach goes beyond engineering to focus heavily on education and community ownership:

Educational Workshops: We implemented a comprehensive training program consisting of specialized workshops on water management, hygiene, and health. This program actively engages students from the 5th grade of elementary school through the 4th year of high school (bachillerato).
Student Water Brigades: Student water brigades have been officially formed and sworn in. These empowered young leaders bear the vital responsibility of raising awareness among their peers and the wider community regarding the critical link between safe drinking water and public health.

4. Final Closure & Upcoming Milestones

As we approach the final weeks of this intervention, our focus shifts toward sustainability, knowledge transfer, and celebrating community achievements.

Project Conclusion Fair: The project will officially conclude on July 20, 2026, with a dedicated Water Project Fair. During this closing event, students will publicly exhibit their own research and water projects, demonstrating the knowledge acquired and their commitment to becoming long-term water guardians in Caracas.

Thank you to the GlobalGiving community and our local partners for making this sustainable transformation possible.

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Feb 26, 2026
Bringing Clean Water to 800+ Students in Caracas

By Alejandro Sauce | Project Leader

Potable Water system

Progress Report – February 2026

1. New Milestone: San Francisco Javier School

Thanks to the continued support and trust of the GlobalGiving community, we are proud to announce the launch of our newest intervention at the San Francisco Javier School in Caracas, Venezuela. This project is a critical step in ensuring a healthy and dignified learning environment for the next generation.

Direct Reach: 844 beneficiaries (760 students and 84 teachers and administrative staff).
Key Infrastructure Interventions:

Full System Rehabilitation: A complete overhaul and optimization of the school’s water distribution network.
Water Purification Technology: Installation of a high-standard water treatment system to guarantee a continuous supply of safe, potable water.

2. Sustainable Impact: Beyond Infrastructure

With this new site, we have now successfully rehabilitated three schools, reaching a milestone of 3,600 people with direct access to safe water.

At IFC, our approach goes beyond engineering; we believe in community empowerment:

Health Education: We conduct specialized training workshops on the vital importance of safe water and food hygiene practices.
Knowledge Transfer: By teaching communities about filtration systems and maintenance, we ensure that the impact is lasting, creating conscious and empowered local leaders.

Next Steps: Expanding Our Reach

Our goal at IFC is clear: no child in Venezuela should have their education hindered by the lack of basic services. We are actively mobilizing resources to replicate this successful model in more schools across the country.

How You Can Help Your ongoing support allows us to transform lives, one drop at a time. We continue to work tirelessly to ensure that access to quality water is a daily reality, not a privilege.

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