87 Families Receive SAM3 Household Filters
Reported by Rebero Jean d'Amour, Story written by Amanda MulderIn September 2019, Water Project volunteers distrubuted 87 SAM3 Household Filters to families in Rilima. Families were chosen by local faith leaders, health workers and project volunteers. Before taking filters home, families were trained on how to use and maintain filters.
In additon, families attended trainings to learn basic health and hygiene skills to help keep their families healthy.
Location:
| Country: | Rwanda |
| District: | Bugesera |
| Sector: | Rilima |
| Cell: | Kimaranzara |
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.
