138 Household Filters Distributed
Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda MulderIn October 2021, our Water Project volunteers were able to distribute 138 SAM3 household filters in Shyembe Village, in rural Rwanda. In speaking to one of the recipients, who is the mother of three children, she told us, "I am very happy to receive this filter for accessing safe drinking water. We used to drink unclean water which caused intestinal parasites in our family. Apart from reducing waterborne diseases, this filter will also help my family save money. I praise the Lord for getting this water filter."
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Ngoma |
| Sector: | Rukumberi |
| Cell: | Rubona |
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.
