Just Water Project, Isla Cordoncillo, El Salvador

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Just Water Project, Isla Cordoncillo, El Salvador A humanitarian project funded by people like you to provide clean water and other humanitarian help We also help organize assistance during natural disasters.

Isla Cordoncillo is home to 270 people, 160 of which are young children. The men on the island are primarily artisan fishermen who fish to feed their families and any extra to sell. The island is completely without services such as electricity, clean fresh water, sewage and garbage disposal, health care, etc. What ever these families need they must provide for themselves. Clean water is one of the

most basic needs for human beings. The island has ground water but it is not safe to drink due to the lack of proper sewage disposal, salt water intrusion, and other pollution sources. Even rainwater is suspect due to the way it is collected and stored. Now, families must take plastic containers across the estuary by canoe to purchase clean water. Our primary goal is to provide access to safe drinking water. Our project began by supplying each family with a ceramic water filter. Our present project is making 1000 & 500 gallon cement rain-catchment cisterns. Past projects are: Island clean up to eliminate mosquito breeding areas, repair of seawalls to prevent salt water flooding, distribution of donated goods, and maintain an island-wide mosquito abatement program to prevent disease.

09/04/2025

UPDATE ON MELI

Doctors,money, and hope is what we’ve been dealing with since December.
As you know, December brought us some challenging news when Meli was told she needed serious surgery on one of her breasts. Since then, her doctor has been exploring alternative treatments with medications to avoid surgery. Thankfully, these treatments have shown promising results. However, during her last visit, a new mass was discovered, requiring us to pay for an invasive biopsy under deep anesthesia and additional tests.
If the test results indicate the need for more extensive surgery, we will need to rely on the government hospital due to our financial constraints. While the government healthcare system may not be as advanced, many people have successfully navigated it, and we are confident that Jean will be a strong advocate for Meli.

We want to assure you that we are not seeking additional financial support. We are doing our best with the resources we have and using your donations to help as many people as possible.
Many of you may not be aware of how we use our funds for our humanitarian project, Just Water. Beyond managing an island-wide mosquito abatement program, we also assist individuals with urgent medical needs. For instance, we help a man who receives insulin from the government but only gets one syringe; we purchase a monthly supply for him. We also provide food baskets for families struggling to afford basic necessities. Additionally, we have supplied the local school with essential items like fans and lights, and we sell mosquito repellent at a reduced price to make it more accessible.

Recently, we arranged for a doctor to visit the island to treat an elderly man with severe diabetes and a grossly infected foot. Although the doctor's efforts were ultimately unable to save him, Jean continued to care for his wound daily, showing remarkable compassion and dedication until he passed away from the illness.
We are committed to helping those in need, often using our own resources when necessary. We believe in the wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr., who asked, "What are you doing for others?" We strive to embody this spirit of kindness and generosity.

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Bahia del Sol is known for its Pupusa Saturdays, a memorible tradition among cruisers who gather each week on the island...
30/11/2024

Bahia del Sol is known for its Pupusa Saturdays, a memorible tradition among cruisers who gather each week on the island to indulge in hot pupusas in a laid-back setting. Most of us usually head over to Jairo’s house for the authentic experience, but sometimes we opt for delivery, depending on how many people join in on the fun.Meli, Jairo’s wife, has been dishing out pupusas to cruisers for years. There’s even a memorable night when she whipped up over 150 pupusas!
Unfortunately, Meli recently discovered a lump in her breast, and after some missteps with her initial doctor who provided the wrong treatment, we stepped in to help.We found a specialist in San Salvador who conducted ultra sound scans and a mammogram, but the results were inconclusive. The doctor noted that the lump has developed into an abscess and is spreading, requiring invasive surgery soon. The estimated cost for everything—lab work, surgery, medication—comes to at least $2,000. Her current doctor is hoping to find discounts, but it’s still a hefty amount. While we have some funds in the Island Account, helping Meli will leave us with very little for our ongoing projects. That’s why we’re reaching out to ask for donations—anything you can contribute would be a huge help for Meli as she gets through this tough time.
You can PayPal us at [email protected]

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