Quiejel Water Project

Since early 2019, families living in the community of Quiejel have had easy access to fresh, clean water. This project was completed through the hard work of the ASUVI (Asociación Unidos por la Vida) team and the generosity of our supporters.

The community of Quiejel gathers together to celebrate the completion of their water project.
The community of Quiejel gathers together to celebrate the completion of their water project.
The community of Quiejel gathers together to celebrate the completion of their water project.
The community of Quiejel celebrates the arrival of clean water.
The community of Quiejel celebrates the arrival of clean water.
The community of Quiejel celebrates the arrival of clean water.
The community of Quiejel celebrates the arrival of clean water.

About the Community

A total of 678 people live in the community of Quiejel, Guatemala. It is located in the municipality of Chichicastenango and the department of Quiché, about 20.5 miles from Santa Cruz del Quiché, the department head. They grow corn, beans, peaches, apples, and plums. These crops help provide a daily food source for the families living there. Their houses are adobe with mud-tiled roofs or block with zinc-sheeted roofs.

Building their Water Project

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  • Meeting with Community Leaders

    The team meets with the community of Quiejel.
    The crew studies the site plans for the Quiejel Water Project.
    The team meets with leaders in the community of Quiejel.

  • Carrying Supplies to the Work Site

  • Cleaning and Preparing the Area

  • Digging Trenches for the Water Line

  • Installing the PVC Pipes for the Water Line

  • Building the Water Distribution Tank