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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
