HOMESTAY VOLUNTEER TEACHERS ORGANIZATION

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#132, Group 14, Phum Sophy, Khum Kontreang, Srok Brasatbakong Siem Reap Angkor Cambodia, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Clean Water Project

The large majority of Cambodian people live in rural areas. The villagers lack bare necessities, especially clean drinking water. Poor drinking Water and sanitation are the main causes of high rates of infant mortality. Having access
to clean water and an understanding of hygiene is crucial to helping people to improve living conditions.


The installation of hand water pumps and water filters is vital in order to help reduce disease. It costs $175 for one water pump, although this price is discounted if many water pumps are ordered together, and water filters are available from $3 to $45, depending on the quality.


HVTO is appealing to all charitable people who can help to provide a clean water pump and water filter to our Cambodian communities. HVTO can co-ordinate this and make sure the water pumps are delivered to the neediest families in the rural areas.


















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