Vietnam, a land of lush landscapes and vibrant cultures, faces a pressing challenge - the clean water crisis. Despite its natural beauty, a significant portion of the population in Vietnam struggles to access safe and reliable drinking water. This is more apparent in the mountain regions where inaccessibility and distance make the people living in these areas more dependent on their surroundings for food and water.
Waterborne Diseases: The lack of clean water sources exposes communities to waterborne diseases, such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrheal illnesses. These diseases can have severe consequences on health, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
Inadequate Sanitation: Poor sanitation facilities and improper waste disposal contribute to water contamination, further exacerbating the water crisis. The absence of proper sanitation facilities impacts public health and poses environmental concerns.
Rural Disparities: Rural areas often bear the brunt of the water crisis, with limited infrastructure and access to clean water sources. As a result, communities in these regions face daily struggles to secure safe drinking water.
Climate Change Impact: Vietnam is vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which can lead to more frequent and severe water-related challenges like flooding, droughts, and saltwater intrusion. These factors intensify the existing water crisis.
Social and Economic Implications: The lack of access to clean water affects education, livelihoods, and overall socio-economic development. Women and children, primarily responsible for water collection, often have limited opportunities for education and economic empowerment.
OUR MISSION
Our project aims to address the clean water crisis in Vietnam by funding clean water initiatives, including the distribution of Sawyer water filters and organizing clean water trips. With your support, we strive to bring the essential gift of clean water to the communities in Vietnam, alleviating the burden of waterborne illnesses and paving the way for a healthier and more prosperous future.
Join us in our mission to make a positive impact in Vietnam and beyond, where the availability of clean water is not just a necessity but a fundamental human right. Together, we can turn the tide against the clean water crisis and bring hope to those in need.
PRoJECT:VIETNAM TRIP 2
DETAILS
DATE: March 16, 2024 - April 1, 2024
REGION: Central Highlands, Quang Nam, Vietnam
FILTERS DONATED TO: The Local School and 50 families from the Surrounding Village
PARTNERS: Han Schnieder International Children's Foundation, Tamky Project, SODIUM
# of FILTERS DONATED:
50
GALLERY
(NEW TRIP)
PRoJECT:VIETNAM TRIP 3
DATE: November 5, 2024 - November 9, 2024 (tentative)
REGION: Central Highlands, Quang Nam, Surrounding Areas
FILTERS DONATED TO: 50-75 More Families in the Villages
PARTNERS: HSICF, Tamky Project, SODIUM
In November 2024, we are planning to return to the village to not only check up on the filters we had donated during the previous trip, but bring more filters for the many families living in the area.
THE GOAL is the equip every household in the village with a filter bucket system and if possible, set up filters in the neighboring villages. Through our first 2 trips, we have been able to set up 60 filters in total, but there are hundreds of more families, so we must continue!
We will be bringing between 50-75 more filters for families living in the area. This means we have the ability to impact the lives of around 300 people, who before did not have access to clean drinking water.
This would bring monumental change to the lives of the people living in the area.
FUNDING TRACKER
$20K
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THE MAROOFIAN FAMILY
LEYNA SEARS
GRANT & SHAYA KIRKPATRICK
JACK KIRKPATRICK
OCTAVIO VICTAL
THE GERSE FAMILY
SNAKE EYES SURF CLUB
Jess Snyder
LAURA McCLENDON
Kaitlin KinSELLA
GAVIN WEGNER
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