257 Household Filters Distributed in Jarama
Reported by Consolée UWIMANA, Story written by Margaret CoolmanWater project volunteers installed 257 SAM III filters to households in the Jarama sector. 1,028 people are direct beneficiaries of the installation, with an additional 2,056 people benefiting as the filters are shared with two neighboring families.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Burera |
| Sector: | Kagogo |
| Cell: | Nyamabuye |
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.
