Pediatric Services in Remote Areas of Argentina

Despite the pandemic, Sumando Manos continues working towards the goal of helping the neediest children in Argentina. That is why we continue to provide breakfast and non-perishable food items without interruption to the following schools and communities: 

• Intercultural Bilingue School Nº 905 in Paraje Picada Guarani, El Soberbio, Misiones immersed in the Mbya Guaraní Community         
• Aldea Ygua Porá Satellite Classroom 
• Aldea Caramelito Satellite Classroom
• Aldea Chafariz Kindergarten Satellite Classroom

• “Ofelia Lisa de Trejo” Center - Ushuaia
• Food delivery was intensified and a special food delivery was made for Mother's Day.
• More than 50 students enrolled to take online courses, not only from the town of Ushuaia but also from the town of Tolhuin. Most of the chosen courses were: - Basic English - ABC of social networks, Coaching, Entrepreneurs-- how to start in the virtual market - 

• Water Project for "Los Blancos"
• The Wichi and “Criollo” communities of Salta suffer from constant water shortages due to droughts, further aggravated by the pandemic. 200 families with approximately 1000 children had to travel up to 48 kilometers by bicycle or motorcycle regularly to fill cans and other containers with water provided by the city government.
• Sumando Manos carried out a campaign to buy 200 tanks (1 per family) of 600 liters capacity to collect rainwater when it rains, and store water when the city government provides it.
• After two months of intense work, the 200 water tanks were delivered in the town of Los Blancos, Salta, allowing these families to have water during the drought without having to travel to the supply centers to collect it.

We want to thank everyone who joins hands to help us during these challenging times; we ask that you continue to trust in our work and accompany us. Such actions touch our hearts in a very special way.

Thank you, always thank you!!

Sumando Manos Foundation

As we've communicated in our last report, Sumando Manos carried out the purchase, delivery and installation of 200 drinking water tanks because of the great risk that 200 families with about 1000 children are facing due to being isolated without water during the intense drought that devastates the region of Gran Chaco.

After 2 months of tireless and uninterrupted work, plus an amazing fundraising campaign, the purchase, delivery and installation of the water tanks has been successfully completed. 

Now, these 200 families can accumulate and consume clean drinking water for several months, even when a drough hits like it does every year. This will have an immediate impact on the health of these 1000 children that, up to now, were mostly drinking contaminated water.

It is the commitment of Sumando Manos to continue monitoring the situation of the families, support the local organizations and continue through new projects emphasaising on gender and interculturality, in order to achieve the greatest impact on the life of these rural communities.

We'd like to thank all those who have contributed to this amazing campaign and let them know Sumando Manos Foundation will continue advocating for the underpriviledged children of Argentina.

Sincerely,

Sumando Manos Foundation