Mr. Meei (41) and his wife, Mrs. Ale, live with their four children in a small home built from recycled zinc roofing and bamboo. Their current house, about a year old, replaced an even more fragile bamboo structure they lived in previously.
Illness was once a constant part of life for this family of six. The children were sick frequently, forcing repeated hospital visits that cost the family all of their disposable income over time, leaving them with little resources for the family. Their oldest child, now 13, is noticeably smaller than other children his age, likely due to years of poor health. Another child, age 10, previously suffered from bleeding gums, a problem that has since disappeared.
Before receiving a ceramic water filter, the family drank untreated river water and well water, especially during the rainy season. This often led to severe diarrhea that lasted for weeks. During those times, the parents could not work, and no one was able to tend the fields, putting additional strain on the family’s livelihood.
Today, the family is deeply grateful to have access to clean drinking water. Their health has improved, medical visits have decreased, and they are able to work consistently again. Mr. Meei and Mrs. Ale would like to sincerely thank the TerraCare team for helping bring clean, safe water into their home—something that has made a lasting difference in their family’s health and future.
