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Completing the Cycle of Health in Panimaquip, Guatemala A Partnership Between the Rotary Club of Lake Atitlán & Your Club These children will benefit greatly from their village’s rehabilitated water supply. We must now ensure that this water leads to health, not the spread of disease. (Photo: Angelina Capozzi) The Mission: To expand and improve the very limited existing wastewater systems for 407 families in Panimaquip, San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala. The Sanitation Paradox Th

At People’s Consultants, we are proud to announce that our organization has earned a remarkable 100% score from Charity Navigator, the nation’s premier independent charity evaluator. This achievement grants us the coveted Four-Star rating—the highest distinction possible—and is a testament to our commitment to transparency, impact, and ethical leadership. What Does a 100% Charity Navigator Score Mean? Charity Navigator’s scoring system is designed to help donors make informed

Greetings Boyz and Ellie, Thank you for everything you did to make our 2026 Summit the most impactful one yet. For me, it was a powerful reminder of why we do this. I’m also copying several friends who share our passion for Guatemala and may be interested in joining our future efforts. Steve said something that has been ringing in my ears all week: “You can’t make new old friends.”  That truth applies not just to the people in this group, but to our relationship with the comm

Greetings all, I hope this finds you and your loved ones enjoying a happy and healthy holiday season. You know, most charities grow up and move into big fancy offices. But after 53 years, Agua del Pueblo is still proudly small—and that’s a huge credit to you!  The People’s Consultants, aka Agua del Pueblo USA, keeps our costs low because we do not have ANY paid employees.  We are all volunteers! We may be lean, but because of supporters like you, we continue to deliver life-c

In 1978, beginning my second year of grad school, I attended an informal presentation on Agua del Pueblo by Bruce Clemens, one of its founders and a mid-career student at my university....

As part of a small group of Cornell students, I traveled to Guatemala to work with Agua del Pueblo’s water supply and sanitation...