Why did the ICRC decide to build an aqueduct in Honduras Motilona?
The aqueduct project came into being because people needed better access to water. Residents used to take their water from the streams, but there was not an adequate year-round supply. In summer for example, the streams dried up, and the water they used was very polluted because of the cesspits and piles of rubbish nearby. ICRC health teams worked here for nearly three years, and there was mounting evidence that the water was causing skin and intestinal problems. So the community made this a priority and that was when the ICRC decided to build an aqueduct, with the help of the residents. What impact did the armed conflict in Colombia have? Honduras Motilona is isolated because of its geographical location, but also because the area has been severely affected by the armed conflict. There are few State institutions, and basic infrastructure has been neglected. This is why constructing an aqueduct for this particular community became a priority for the ICRC. How did work progress once the
