Volunteers Visit Recipient Families in Rilima
Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda MulderIn December 2019, Water Project volunteers visited 60 families in the Rilima sector of Rwanda to check the functionality of their SAM3 Household Filters. All filters were found in good working order. During these visits, volunteers also reinforced health and hygiene training for the families.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Bugesera |
| Sector: | Rilima |
| Cell: | Kabeza |
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.
