Access to a safe and reliable water supply is important for community development impacting both its health and economy. The Bolivian highlands are a dry environment with scarce water sources. Thus, access to water is a key issue for rural communities in this region. Working with Save the Children, and local government of the Quito district, Nourish International funded a micro-irrigation project for the isolated village of Jucumarini. The irrigation system provides water for 0.65 hectares, which will enable the village to increase the diversity of their agricultural products. Primarily, the production of alfalfa, to support dairy cows, will be increased. Milk from the cattle will provide a much needed source of protein and increase the nutritional status of children in Jucumarini. Additionally, extra milk can be sold to provide supplemental income.

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Working alongside the residents of Jucumarini, eight Nourish students helped construct the micro-irrigation system, primarily the source shunt and holding tank. In addition, students carried out other projects relevant to their academic training such as anthropomorphic measurements of children to assess nutritional status, observing the implementation of directly observed therapy for tuberculosis treatment, and investigating medicinal plants.