CAMBODIA CLEAN WATER and TOILETS
Clean water and good sanitation are the cornerstones of a healthy community.
There is no need so basic as having clean water to drink, but over half the population of
Cambodian does not have access to clean water. In the countryside, most people rely on water from rivers, streams and ponds. This water is often polluted and is a major cause of health issues in children. Also, the lack of sanitary toilets exacerbates the water problems.
CLEAN WATER BORES cost AU$350
Our installation of a clean water bore includes a cased bore pipe, cast iron pump and a concrete slab which provides a hygienic platform for the family to use when cleaning and washing. There is also a ‘food trap’ to catch any waste, so that it does not contaminate the run off water.
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SEPTIC TANK TOILETS cost AU$650
The septic tanks that we install are classic 'bio-digesters' that rely on bacteria to break down human sewage wastes. The septic tanks will run smoothly for many years when they are installed correctly and not overloaded. When the family has more than 6 people we use a second digestion tank. The toilet is designed to be also used as a wash room with a focus on hygiene and minimal maintenance.
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BIOSAND WATER FILTERS cost AU$90
BioSand Filters are a simple low-tech water filtration device designed for household use in developing countries. The filter casing is manufactured from steel moulds and made of concrete. It is filled with layers of specially selected and prepared sand and gravel. The sand removes pathogens and suspended solids from contaminated drinking water.
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EMERGENCY FOOD PARCELS cost AU$45 a month
COVID-19 decimated tourism, devastated businesses and cost people their jobs. Many families, with no income, were starving. Since April 2020, food parcels containing rice, cooking oil, washing and cleaning essentials, protein foods (tinned fish and eggs), soap and seed for growing vegetables have been distributed each month. As the tourist industry collapsed, the devastation that this was having on families struggling ‘to put food on the table’ became apparent. The chief of Kok Tnoth Village determined how best to help the families that were struggling. 52 impoverished families needed immediate help.
PLASTIC COLLECTION cost AU$190 a month
Since 2016, we have been educating families about the dangers of ‘burning plastic’ at both a personal health level and at an environmental level. In 2020, with the support of the Commune Chief, we began a collection service to remove plastics from the village and take them to the government’s rubbish disposal centre in Siem Reap.
SPONSORING A STUDENT THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL cost AU$139 a month
Most Cambodia children attend Primary School (Years 1-7). There is also good support for children to attend years 8 & 9. Usually, boys move onto Years 10 - 12. Only 10% of girls in rural areas complete high school. There are cultural reasons for this and parents will need encouragement to support their daughters through high school.
