The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated a drinking water system to the community of Villa de Santa Ana Nichi in Mexico on February 18, 2025.
The donation addresses the critical need for access to clean and safe water, which has affected the health and well-being of residents for years. This project involved building a water system that includes a large concrete tank, durable pipes, and a solar-powered pump.
Proposed and implemented by the local organization Juntos Podemos Más, the infrastructure will provide drinking water to five neighborhoods, benefiting 2,500 people, elementary schools, the university and a hospital. Additionally, 88 solar panels will be installed to ensure a reliable water supply and reduce operational costs.
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The community of Villa de Santa Ana Nichi has suffered health problems for a long time because of contaminated river and rainwater. Without access to drinking water, many residents — especially children and the elderly — have suffered from gastrointestinal and parasitic diseases. Before 2000, the region also had high rates of typhoid fever. With this donation, the Church of Jesus Christ aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote their well-being.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to [collaborate] with Juntos Podemos Más and the community of Villa de Santa Ana Nichi to address this need,” said Elder Carlos A. Gabaldón, an Area Seventy representing the Church. “We believe in the importance of helping our fellow beings meet their basic needs and build a better future.”
The delegate of Villa de Santa Ana Nichi and president of the association Juntos Podemos Más, Octavio Alavez, said, “A million thanks to the Church of Jesus Christ for trusting and believing in the people who live in this beautiful land [and] for bringing water where it is needed most. Let us be a chain of blessings. Let us do good for others as it has been done for us.”
The project also includes a long-term sustainability plan. The community commits to covering the maintenance costs of the solar panels and the water system, ensuring that the infrastructure continues to operate efficiently and sustainably for many years.