Asociación Departamental de Regantes y Sistemas Comunitarios de Agua Potable de Santa Cruz (ARECRUZ)

 

Country

Bolivia

Organization

Asociación Departamental de Regantes y Sistemas Comunitarios de Agua Potable de Santa Cruz (ARECRUZ)

ARECRUZ’s mission is to implement Irrigation Law 2878, providing sustainable water in quantity and quality for everyone. It is the Santa Cruz affiliate of the National Association of Irrigators, a group of 50 peasant associations that was created in 2000 after the Bolivian people successfully overturned a government-sponsored water privatization contract that had converted water into commodity.

Project

Strengthening the Technical Capacity of Regional Representatives

To improve access, use and protection of water and agricultural systems through trainings, social mobilization and advocacy.

Project Grant Amount $26,000
Total Grants Received $108,150
Years Supported 4
Theme Sustainable Development
Population Served Indigenous People, Workers
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