Building with Rainwater: A Major Milestone in Santa Ana Necoxtla

This past week marked an exciting milestone at the school in Santa Ana Necoxtla. As families around the world prepare for a new school year, our team has been working tirelessly to keep construction on schedule and bring local children one step closer to learning in a safe new building.

Our team has been working with focus and dedication to keep construction moving forward, bringing the children of Santa Ana Necoxtla closer to a safe and welcoming place to learn.

Within just a few days, we successfully poured both the floor slab and the top beam, a milestone that highlights not only the physical progress of the school but also our commitment to building sustainably.

Volunteering pouring cement into a mixer
Volunteers holding wheel barrels, pouring cement

What makes this moment even more meaningful is the way it was accomplished. Every drop of water used in these pours came from rainwater collected through the Rainwater Harvesting System we installed earlier this summer. Since July 24, the system has captured more than 16,000 liters of water straight from the sky. By relying on this resource, we have been able to reduce dependence on outside water sources while ensuring a greener, more sustainable approach to building.

Volunteers finishing a cement floor

This milestone is more than concrete and beams. It is a step toward a future where the children of Santa Ana Necoxtla can thrive in a vibrant, resilient school built with care for both community and environment.

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