The evidence collected in the Demographic and Family Health Survey – ENDES, indicates that 61% of Peruvian households without access to drinking water, where a child under 5 years of age lives, are women who, for the most part, collect and carry the water. , for which they allocate up to 2 hours of their time, which reduces their possibilities to carry out other activities such as working or studying (INEI, 2020)6

The fog catcher, also known as a fog collector, is a system that is used to capture the microscopic water droplets in the fog to transform it into water that can be used.

Each collector has a surface of 12m2 to 20m2. They are built of galvanized iron and semi-shade mesh, they have gutters and plastic pipes (PVC) that allow the water from the fog to be collected and conveyed to storage tanks installed for each set of collectors.

Benefits of fog catchers:

• Environmental Sustainability: Fog catchers collect water directly from fog, using a natural and renewable source with no significant negative impact on the environment.

• Cost-Effectiveness: Construction and maintenance of fog catchers are relatively inexpensive compared to other water harvesting infrastructure.

• Accessibility: They are ideal for rural areas and remote communities where traditional water sources are difficult to obtain.