Our ongoing project through Sue Gray has delivered another water well to a remote Cambodian village in Kon Tum. There are now ten wells in total providing filtered drinking water to villages of between 2000 & 4500 people at each site. Camberwell Rotary has been the supporter of a large percentage of these wells: Kon Jodreh Well 2015; Kon Hongo Kotu Well 2016; Kon Toneh Well 2017; Kon Hodram 2018; Kon Trang Kola 2019; Dak Rochat Well 2020; Kon Trang Kep Well 2021; Kon Donang Well 2023; and last year's well at the Plei Rolong village completed in late 2024. We can now add the Nan Ha village to the list.
Nan Ha Hamlet is a small village located 40km north east of Kon Tum City in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Over 2200 people reside in the hamlet with a mixture of Ethnic Minority, from the Xodra tribe & Vietnamese people. The tribal people of Vietnam’s Central Highland are some of the poorest in Vietnam. The majority of villagers live a subsistence existence, mostly producing rice on which to survive. Other crops such as manioc, bananas, vegetables & coffee are commonly grown, harvested & when possible sold or traded with neighbors.
Most houses in Minority villages do not have a water supply. Access to clean water is an ongoing problem for people in this region. Chemicals from farms drain into rivers, there is minimal sewerage infrastructure, animals wade in rivers & villagers’ wash themselves, clothes & cooking implements in rivers. An alternative water source might be from a hand dug village well, which is a short term solution to the lack of water. Water can be purchased but is not affordable to those with such a low, if any, income. Disease is common & with only basic medical facilities available, is easily spread. Medical treatment for health issues & pharmaceuticals requires payment & transport to major towns, so many rely on village elders without medical training & herbal remedies.
To provide clean potable water to such a community improves health outcomes & hence provides opportunities we consider part of a normal life. Being healthy & free of disease allows people to work, providing food & safety for their families. If there is an opportunity to sell produce, parents can afford to pay for their children to attend government schools & obtain an education with the potential to improve the life of the entire family.
Sue Gray has worked with her local Project Managers Mr John to deliver the well. This well was more expensive than previous wells as the well needed to be bored through a rock layer. The project has been successfully completed on budget by Mr John and the village now has access to clean water. Our thanks go to Mr John and Sue for their hard work in completing our latest project.
Nan Ha Hamlet is a small village located 40km north east of Kon Tum City in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Over 2200 people reside in the hamlet with a mixture of Ethnic Minority, from the Xodra tribe & Vietnamese people. The tribal people of Vietnam’s Central Highland are some of the poorest in Vietnam. The majority of villagers live a subsistence existence, mostly producing rice on which to survive. Other crops such as manioc, bananas, vegetables & coffee are commonly grown, harvested & when possible sold or traded with neighbors.
Most houses in Minority villages do not have a water supply. Access to clean water is an ongoing problem for people in this region. Chemicals from farms drain into rivers, there is minimal sewerage infrastructure, animals wade in rivers & villagers’ wash themselves, clothes & cooking implements in rivers. An alternative water source might be from a hand dug village well, which is a short term solution to the lack of water. Water can be purchased but is not affordable to those with such a low, if any, income. Disease is common & with only basic medical facilities available, is easily spread. Medical treatment for health issues & pharmaceuticals requires payment & transport to major towns, so many rely on village elders without medical training & herbal remedies.
To provide clean potable water to such a community improves health outcomes & hence provides opportunities we consider part of a normal life. Being healthy & free of disease allows people to work, providing food & safety for their families. If there is an opportunity to sell produce, parents can afford to pay for their children to attend government schools & obtain an education with the potential to improve the life of the entire family.
Sue Gray has worked with her local Project Managers Mr John to deliver the well. This well was more expensive than previous wells as the well needed to be bored through a rock layer. The project has been successfully completed on budget by Mr John and the village now has access to clean water. Our thanks go to Mr John and Sue for their hard work in completing our latest project.
Drilling the well
Flow testing the well
Construction of the filtration building
Completed well, tank and filtration system