El Chapparal  

El Chapparal  
Morgan Coil

A New Chapter

On October 8th, 2021, life in the rural community of El Chaparral was transformed. The moment clean water burst from the pipes on their water

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El Chapparal  
Anna Walker

He Won’t Carry Water

Driving down the windy, dusty roads of the community of El Chaparral, the vibrant, blossoming red flowers juxtapose the images of old latrines resting in

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Bright Spots
Anna Walker

Hope For a New Normal

Santos and Angela Soriano are ambitious, warm, and hopeful people from the community of El Chaparral. After living in El Chaparral for over 50 years, they have become prominent members of their community. During a visit with the family, the warm sounds of children laughing and playing echo in the background. When asked, Don Santos’ smile widens as he proudly states that he has 8 children and 20 grandchildren. He explains that one of his sons is even a member of the Community Leadership Committee. His pride for his family is written plainly on his face.

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