Water For Life (Kampong Speu)

Other than building water filters, other water and sanitation-related concerns in the community are also addressed

This project is initiated and managed by us, with sponsorship from Ngee Ann Development Pte Ltd and implemented in partnership with the Sao Sary Foundation

Cambodia has one of the highest infant mortality rates in Asia and most of these premature deaths could be attributed to water-borne diseases

Singapore International Volunteers working on making the bio-sand water filters

Singapore International Volunteers working on making the bio-sand water filters

Since March 2012, groups of SIV have been visiting Kampong Speu to work with the villagers to provide access to clean drinking water

It is currently estimated that more than 30 percent of Cambodians have no access to clean drinking water sources

It is currently estimated that more than 30 percent of Cambodians have no access to clean drinking water sources

Over three years, about 1,400 bio-sand water filters will be installed in rural households

The objective of Water For Life is to provide over 8,400 Cambodian villagers in Kampong Speu with convenient access to clean drinking water