NuevaLife Timeline

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2021

Water treatment project

La Guajira, Colombia

To improve the water quality of the 6 communities that we have supported with the water extraction, storage, and distribution systems we created the water filtration project. 

Mastercard and other donors came together to support this project that benefits more than 300 Wayuu families.

2021

2020

Water for 4 comunities in Mayapo 

La Guajira, Colombia

With the collaboration of Grundfos Colombia and Grundfos Foundation, a complete water extraction, storage, and distribution system was installed for 4 communities in the Mayapo zone.

2020

2019

Solar illumination kits

La Guajira, Colombia

As a result of the visit of some volunteers, we started a project to provide photovoltaic solar energy systems for vulnerable Wayuu families so that the children have illunination to continue with their studies after dark.

2019

2019

Solar powered water system 

La Guajira, Colombia

First Mastercard Corporate Volunteer Trip takes place; a solar-powered pump is installed that extracts water from underground, collects it in an elevated tank, and distributes it to 8 main outlets throughout the community of Werrutka.

Also, NuevaLife and Hope International Clinic promote a yearly Health Brigade.

2019

2018

Vegetable Gardens 

La Guajira, Colombia

Blue Missions Group joined NuevaLife to build a water distribution network to bring water to 36 homes in rural areas. Mastercard joined NuevaLife to build the second water system. One Set 4 first volunteering trip to work on vegetable gardens to promote sustainable health and nutrition. 

2018

2017

Animal Care

La Guajira, Colombia

NuevaLife and Riocanes joined forces to help the homeless animals of La Guajira. A paw support project was put into place, building dog homes built, vets sharing their gifts to heal these animals, and thorough education for the people in the community on how to take care of them. 

2017

2016

1st Windmill

La Guajira, Colombia

Hyatt Hotels joined NuevaLife to build the first wind-powered pump to extract water from the ground and collect it in an elevated tank. This project gave access to over 30 families directly and indirectly in the community of La Esperanza.

2016

2015

Discovery Trip

La Guajira, Colombia

NuevaLife arrived in La Guajira, Colombia where the levels of poverty are very high and the lack of basic human resources such as water, electricity, health and education are not met. 

2015

2011 - 2013

Container of Hope

Valle del Cauca, Colombia

A 40' Container was sent to Colombia to asees a specific poverty crisis in different communities in Valle del Cauca in 2011, and then a second 40' container to Buenaventura in 2013. 

2011 - 2013

2010

1st Water System

Amazonas, Peru

NuevaLife visited San Jose de Sarapanga in the Amazon of Perú. After identifying multiple waterborne diseases, NuevaLife started its first water project. Because of this project, a community of around 210 people enjoy clean water today.

2010

2009

1st Container of Hope

Puños, Peru

NuevaLife volunteers visited all surrounding communities to distribute a 40' container full of clothes, shoes, school supplies, and toys. Also, educational activities with a group of children from 8 to 14 years old. 

2009

2007 - 2008

First Discovery

Trip Macusani, Peru

The purpose of this trip was to grasp a better understanding of the daily living circumstances in these communities, as well as the necessities their residents must face. 

2007 - 2008