675 SAM3 Household Filters Distributed in Rilima Sector
Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda MulderIn the month of September 2020, 675 SAM3 household filters were distributed to selected households in Rilima Sector; a big number of filters distributed in one month compared to the usual pace. This was done in the framework of accelerating filters distribution in Rilima sector to catch up on all planned activities in this sector.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Bugesera |
| Sector: | Rilima |
| Cell: | Nyabagendwa |
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.
