The people of Myanmar are near and dear to our hearts after two decades of travel in the region. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Cyclone Nargis (May 2008) left many in need of basic necessities. We were able to provide clean drinking water through our established Clean Water Initiative and were touched by the outpouring of support from our past travelers and donors. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Before Cyclone Nargis: A simple clay filter eliminates pathogens and provides clean water to those without access. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Three versions of receptacles for our water filters. The middle version using a plastic receptacle is what we were able to distribute post-cyclone. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Before the cyclone our filter plant in Yangon, shown above, was in full production and had filters ready for immediate distribution. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Yangon in February 2008 before Cyclone Nargis (May 2008) AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Yangon May 2008 Cyclone Nargis - AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Desperately in need of clean water sources. Yangon May 2008 Cyclone Nargis - AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
For many, this was the only source of water, unsuitable for drinking and washing vegetables. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
With your donations, we were able to provide clean drinking water to those in need. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Our plant in Yangon had thousands of clay filters ready for distribution. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Your donations went to provide water receptacles (shown above) along with a clay filter to thousands in need. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Adding the clay filters to the plastic receptacles, along with education pamplets on how to use and maintain. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Ready to go! AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Loading supplies on trucks for distribution in and around Yangon. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Getting filters to areas in desperate need required trips to the Delta on boats. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
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For many, collecting rainwater, was their only source of clean drinking water. However this source is prone to waterbourne diseases after time. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Many filters went to monasterys and orphanages which house large numbers of children and youth. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
A water filter in place along the Delta! AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
One more household with access to clean drinking water. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Refugee camps with plenty of clean drinking water! AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
A tireless education volunteer spreading the word about our filter work. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Educating volunteers on how to train others to use our filters. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Children are taught the virtues of clean water versus drinking directly out of the village well. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Volunteers preparing filters. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Curt Bradner, Cathy Bradner and Marilyn Downing Staff on the way to visit the newly rebuilt Twante Filter Plant in November 2008. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
The Twante factory rebuilt November 2008 - AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Our Yangon facility in full production November 2008 - AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
The 3rd filter production facility at Pathein, a pottery village. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Pathein has many locals with great skills to apply towards producing clay water filters. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Every 15 seconds, a child dies from diseases associated with dirty water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene. Our simple filters are helping put an end to this devastation. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Our work is far from done. We continue to provide clay filters and education about clean water to villages that often drink from wells such as the one above. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
Clean water can make the difference between health and sickness, or life and death. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
We are grateful for your continued support. AsiaTranspacificFoundation.org
