Problem

In Cameroon and other developing nations, groundwater and streams are polluted and full of disease. But left with no other choice, people must drink this dirty water. It leaves them sick and can even lead to death.

Lack of access to clean water cripples everything a community might want to do to better their situation. Things like earning a living, planting crops, educating children, or even caring for HIV/AIDS patients is impossible without clean water.

The Gift

Biosand filters are a remarkable tool. With a simple concrete or plastic housing and some sand and gravel, these systems eliminate over 90% of contaminants.

They make a huge impact in a home.

Each filter serves about 10-12 people. Families simply poor dirty, diseased water in the top and clear, safe water slowly trickles out where it is collected for drinking.

Your gift funds the cost of materials and construction of the filter. 100% of your gift is used to help a family.

One filter can change the lives of an entire household!