The primary goal of the Lazos de Agua program is to contribute to improvements in health and livelihoods in rural Guatemala by facilitating increased access to water, sanitation and hygiene. Through an integrated, community-based approach, the program focuses on eradicating water scarcity, minimizing environmental degradation of water resources, and creating a healthier living environment through sanitation and hygiene. The project will benefit a minimum of 5,000 people.

Lazos de Agua has four specific objectives:

Increase sustainable access to safe water for a minimum of 5,000 people.

Promote sustainable sanitation coverage for a minimum of 5,000 people.

Improve water quality at the source and in the households of each water system constructed or rehabilitated by the Lazos de Agua program by complying with established water quality standards in the country.

Improve hand washing practices for a minimum of 5,000 people.