By Cooperacion Comunitaria | Project Leader
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Fortalecimiento de la soberanía hídrica
En Bahtzel, se realizaron diagnósticos de saneamiento como parte de los esfuerzos para fortalecer la soberanía hídrica. CC evaluó a 22 familias interesadas en autoproducir baños composteros, dado que la mayoría de ellas carecen de un sistema de saneamiento adecuado.
Durante el diagnóstico, se investigó el uso del agua y las fuentes de abastecimiento de las familias. Aunque la mayoría tiene acceso a un pequeño manantial cercano, enfrentan desafíos significativos durante la temporada seca, cuando deben recorrer largas distancias para conseguir agua. Para mitigar esta escasez, las comunidades han implementado Sistemas de Captación de Agua de Lluvia (SCALLS) con el respaldo técnico de CC, permitiéndoles almacenar agua durante varios meses.
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Educación y comunalidad en el centro
La comunidad de Bahtzel decidió ampliar el espacio del centro de formación comunitario realizado en 2022 con la técnica del Bajareque, construyendo un corredor.
El objetivo del centro es tener un espacio comunitario que permita realizar de manera autogestiva las actividades de fortalecimiento de la organización colectiva, agroecología y actividades culturales – religiosas.
El centro es un importante espacio de reunión y difusión para todas las comunidades aledañas, donde se forma conciencia y se construye comunalidad alrededor de los principios de sustentabilidad, reciprocidad e identidad cultural.
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Strengthening water sovereignty
In Bahtzel, sanitation diagnostics were conducted as part of efforts to strengthen water sovereignty. Cooperación Comunitaria together assessed families' water use and sources of supply of 22 families, since most of them lack an adequate sanitation system.
Although most have access to a small spring nearby, they face significant challenges during the dry season, when they must travel long distances to fetch water. To mitigate this shortage, the communities have implemented Rainwater Catchment Systems with technical support from Cooperación Comunitaria, allowing them to store water for several months.
They are now opting to self-produce dry toilets to ensure sanitation, reduce the need for water and produce compost.
A center to boost Education and Community
The Bahtzel community decided to expand the space of the community training center built in 2022 with local materials.
The objective of the center is to have a community space that allows to carry out in a self-managed way the activities of strengthening the collective organization, agroecology as well as cultural - religious activities.
The center is an important meeting and dissemination space for all the surrounding communities, where awareness is formed and the sense of community is built around the principles of sustainability, reciprocity and cultural identity.
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