The difference that this Well and Sanitization Project will make is far reaching. We operate in a community where it is so hard to make a living, and almost impossible to improve on that low standard of living. Higuey is a dormitory town for the employees of the Holiday Resorts in Punta Cana.

The area was hit hard when the tourist industry collapsed in the pandemic and the majority of the populations employment evaporated as resorts closed. A meagre salary became a non existent one, and basic needs that were once hard to meet now became impossible. In this context the need to provide clean water at a reasonable cost, and the possibility of creating a local income stream for our local community became of paramount. importance. The benefits of clean water are obvious and should be available to everyone.

The income stream has equally as long lasting ripple effects through the community. First at just 25% operating capacity initial estimates show we will generate an income of $3500 US monthly. These funds will be saved to purchase/rent a vehicle so that we have a means to distribute clean water to a larger area as we increase the output capacity. At full capacity with a developed distribution network, the profits will be directed as needed. Current thoughts are to duplicate the model in another part of the city and/or to direct excess funds to the build and equipping of the Community and Technical Centre build.