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Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.

Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09.

Water....We all need it

As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia.

Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells.

The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites

Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit.

Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom.

Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need.

In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future.

Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.

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  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.
  • Photos illustrating the bio-sand water filtration systems which have been introduced to rural Cambodia by THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION to help provide clean drinking water to the local population. Cambodia. 17/12/09. Water....We all need it As most are aware, there is a great need for humanitarian assistance throughout the world. The current focus of THE TRAILBLAZER FOUNDATION is in the countryside of Cambodia. Bio-Sand Water filtration is a new technology to Cambodia. The water filter systems are easy to construct, install, and maintain. They are an excellent alternative or compliment to pump wells. The filtration media consists of a layer of gravel, a layer of course sand, and a layer of fine sand. To achieve the desired fine sand there is a process of manual sifting. There is a plastic diffuser plate above the water level to avoid disturbing the bio-layer. It is the bio-layer which holds the key bacteria essential to removing biological pathogens and parasites Water poured through the filter processes at a rate of 0.6 liters per minute. The filter is made of concrete at a total construction cost of approximately $45 per filter including the bio-sand media. All construction of the filters has to be done manually. Concrete has to be poured into specially constructed moulds then hammered to ensure the mix is evenly distributed to avoid any defects in the finished unit. Now you can find approximately 1500 bio sand water filters in 40 villages, over 30,000 school children and 5000 families now have access to clean drinkable water in the Kingdom. Community stewards are selected to maintain bio-sand filters in each village. They are instructed on proper set-up, maintenance and water sanitation education, and pass this knowledge on to village residents who are using the water filters. It is exciting to see this technology successfully spreading out to the rural areas with the greatest need. In addition to this project, TRAILBLAZER have also implemented village funds which build capital raised solely by the villagers for micro loans to the qualifying people. The funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, rice etc., or even to start up their own business. This gives the people an equal opportunity to increase their livelihood in their home villages, in order to be self sufficient in the future. Currently in Sras village on the outskirts of Siem Reap, the village fund currently stands at approximately 2000 USD which is significant in a region where the average wage is around 0.25 cents a day.

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