Theogene & Apolonia
Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda MulderTheogene and his wife, Apolonia, live in a rural village in Rwanda with their 4-year-old daughter Lafie. Everyone in the village faces challenges with finding access to clean water. Most families use water from nearby lakes. But, Theogene searched for a better option. 20 Liters helped him find it.
Read how a 20 Liters SAM3 household filter changed their story at 20liters.org.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Bugesera |
| Sector: | Gashora |
| Cell: | Kagomasi |
Solution:
SAM3 (Sand And Membrane) filters are placed in households for a family and their neighbors. They meet WHO's standards and requires no electricity to function, making it ideal for rural communities. Each family receives extensive training and ongoing volnteer support to maintain the filter for it's 10-year-plus lifespan.
