Dear Pam,

Miss Kay is 26 years old and lives with her husband, son, 3 younger sisters, mum and dad. They live in the village of Haadkham in central Laos. Like most Lao people she lives in a traditional Lao style home on stilts. She was born into a farmer’s family and therefore works as a farmer too. Before your donation, Kay and her family had to boil well water and then let it cool before they could drink it. Now she can use her filter without the added labour, and be sure that the water she is drinking is completely safe. Thank you Pam!

Mr Keota is 23 years old, and he and his wife live in a typical wooden style Lao home on stilts, with his grandfather, grandmother and his younger sister. They live in the village of Phonsytha in Laos. They usually drink the well water without boiling it first and are therefore often sick. Sometimes they are able to afford bottled water, although it is very expensive. Thanks to Neil and his generous donation of a ceramic water filter, they can now drink safe, clean water without fear.

Mr Somphade lives in Laos with his family. He has 3 children and lives together with his grandchild and son-in-law in Nonsavang village, Thakeak district, Khammoune Province. He is 55 years old and earns his living as a rice farmer. They used to drink water from the village well, but had to boil it first before drinking.  Thanks to a generous donation from Neil, he can now use his water filter, saving him time and keeping his family safe from disease!

Mrs Souky is 23 years old and has 2 children.  Her and her family live in That village, Thakeak district, Khammoune province in Laos. Mrs Souky and her family live in a typical Lao style home on stilts. She is a subsistence rice farmer and normally her and her family drink water from the well.  She has to spend a lot time boiling it clean and then waiting for it to cool.  She doesn’t always know if the water is entirely safe to drink.  Thanks to a generous donation from Daryl, Mrs. Souky will now provide safe water for her family.  Thanks Daryl!

Miss Suphab is 43 years old and has 4 children. They live in Kokhay village, Thakeak district, Khammoune province, Laos. Miss Suphab is a subsistence rice farmer. Usually her and her family drink expensive bottled water, using on average 2 bottles per day. Miss Suphab and her family can now use their water filter to supply their drinking water for free. Thank you Daryl!

Mrs Keota Semoung is 37 years old, and has 4 people in her family. They live in That village, Thakeak district, Khammoune Province. Mrs Keota comes from a family of farmers and is a farmer herself. Her and her family normally drink ​water from the village well without boiling it or using any filters. She too can now drink her water without worrying about getting sick.

Mrs Ya is 61 years old and she lives with her daughter in-law and child in Natakade village, in central Laos. Mrs Ya was born into a family of farmers. Usually they drink expensive bottled water brought to their home but thanks to a generous donation from Kabir, she now has the opportunity to use her new water filter for free.

Mr Suvawlana is 56 years old and lives with his wife and child in Natakade village, Thakeak district, Khammoune province in a typical Lao style home on stilts. Mr Suvawlana is a subsistence rice farmer like many people who live in Laos. Usually, they drink well water without boiling it or using any filters, and as a result, they are often sick.  Thanks to Kabir, Mr Suvawlana can now use his water filter to ensure he and his family drink clean safe water!

Thank you Kabir! Suan Phonnasa is 60 years old and has 10 people in her family. She lives in Kokhay village in a typical Lao style home on stilts. She and her family are sticky rice farmers. Before your generous gift, Suan and her family had to drink expensive water brought to their home in large bottles. She can now use her water filter to drink safe clean water and save money!

Eddy, aged 3, and his parents live in a bamboo slat wooden house on stilts in Geng Yang village, in central Laos.  Previously, Eddy’s parents were forced to purchase expensive bottled water from distribution companies. Now Eddy and his family have continued and regular access to clean drinking water.  This allows them to save money while removing the risk of waterborne illness. Thank you Kabir for making this possible!