Global Grant

“Access to water is one of the most critical problems faced in the rural area of
Matagalpa, Nicaragua.”  Peter Schaller, Executive Director Rayo de Sol 

As Rotarians we recognize access to clean water as critical to improving lives
and we seek opportunities to support local, sustainable solutions. We are excited
to share that La Crosse area Rotarians are joining with the Rotary Club of
Matagalpa and the non-profit Rayo de Sol on a global grant project to provide
100 Rain Harvesting systems to families living in rural Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
We are honored to launch this global grant effort by welcoming Peter Schaller,
Executive Director of Rayo de Sol to join us in person. Peter will explore the
challenges faced by families lacking clean water sources and the impact on
health, hygiene and food production. He will explain the Rain Harvesting project
and how this low-tech water collection system and filter can meet a family’s need
for clean, reliable water and improve their quality of life. The global grant
committee will follow Peter’s presentation with a brief summary of the global
grant effort and funding needs.
A little more about Peter Schaller and Rayo de Sol…
Peter Schaller has lived and worked in Nicaragua for 25 years. He has been the
executive director of Rayo de Sol for 10 years. He has a degree in Community
Organization, a master’s in Public Administration and he is currently working
towards a PhD. in Environmental Conservation and Restoration. His work at
Rayo de Sol has taught him how to truly live as a disciple of Christ, with
unconditional love and compassion.
Rayo de Sol is a nondenominational Christian organization focused on sharing
hope with children and their families in Matagalpa, Nicaragua through
collaborative, community development programs. Gundersen Global Partners
previously collaborated with Rayo de Sol on many education and medical
initiatives.
We invite you to learn more about the problem, the solution, and how you can
help.