Since 2010, I have ridden my bike across most of the countries in S.E. Asia. A roadside encounter with a young orphan boy introduced me to the distressing fate of orphans in Cambodia. I was hooked and have now...
The key to a successful Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program is EDUCATION. For example, between 2014 and 2015 the rate if diarrhea in Char Village dropped 50% in just one year as a result of one day-long class...
Anyone interested in third world clean water or WASH projects may find this interim report prepared by Water for Cambodia to be a helpful resource. Interim Progress Report from Water for Cambodia
Jen Clarke, a member of the Rotary Club of Bath Maine, traveled to Cambodia this year to work with the children on personal hygiene issues. The centerpiece of our school based hygiene program was the Tippy Tap hand washing...
Jennifer Clarke, a local Realtor is donating 10% of all commissions to clean water access and hygiene education in Cambodia. https://jenniferclarke.kw.com/i-support/ Not long after announcing her generous promotion, her clients Susan and David closed on their home and helped her...
Interim Report 2018 May 2018 Project: Getting Water Right Location: Slaeng Spean Commune, Srey Snam District, Siem Reap Ring Wells: 17 new, 2 refurbished; Total =19 A total of 360 concrete well...
Water for Cambodia (WFC) staff have interviewed and chosen the recipients of the 268 water filters in the three villages… Char, Romeat and Kandal. Approximately 80% of the villagers will receive filters this year. Our filters are under construction...
The villagers are outdoing themselves. We had budgeted to supply materials for 100 latrines, and as of today, 50 are finished and 50 are under construction. Please note that each family was supplied the same materials to build the...
The villagers, with the guidance of our ‘Water for Cambodia’ staff, hand dug and built 17 wells in the three villages and have refurbished two more. The wells are yielding sufficient quantities of clear water. Each well serves about...
When we started this project there was a lot of skepticism about whether the villagers would be motivated to actually finish their latrines. Remember we are only supplying a starter kit and they are responsible for putting in the...