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Promotion of Innovative Rainwater For Drinking (RFD) System as a Sustainable Water Supply in Rural Schools

Due to the rapid growth of population, climate change and environmental pollution, clean water

Due to the rapid growth of population, climate change and environmental pollution, clean water resources have become scarce, seriously affecting people’s wellbeing, especially in the rural areas. Advanced technologies and solutions from developed countries like the Republic of Korea is essential for the countries of the Mekong Basin to improve the living condition of their people and tackle the environment problems.

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Environment

Countrie

Country

Republic of Korea (ROK)

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries

0

Duration

Duration

Oct-2022 to Feb-2024

Objectives

Objectives

  • 1. Short term: 1. Build and Operate one Model RFD system at 5 Mekong countries each 2. Supply 500 L/day whole year 3. Water Quality to meet National DWQS 4. Organize a local management committee and let them operate it with sense of ownership for sustainability
  • 2. Long term: Suggest to make a local regulation or national laws to promote RFD; Share Korean culture and tradition of Rainwater Management; Promote RFD through local and international media

Outputs and Activities

RFD system for HCFs and/or schools at 5 Mekong Country producing 500L/day clean drinking water which meets National Drinking Water Standard

  • 1 Trainings on WASH- FIT, and communication program in HCFs and/or schools

RFD system in Vietnam

  • 2 Selection of site and site survey

RFD system in Cambodia

  • 3 Design, construction and installation of RFD systems; handover ceremony

RFD system in Laos

  • 4 Training on O&M; documentation

RFD system in Myanmar

  • 5 Testing and monitoring water quality
Outcome

Beneficiaries

  • 1.Total: 0
  • 2.Target areas: Community-Based School (Students, Teachers and nearby communities) in Mekong countries

Achievements

  • 1. 5 RFD systems successfully established in Mekong Countries (V, T, C, L, V)
  • 2.Integrating social innovations through Rain Schools involving students can help bridge the gap between knowledge and action. These initiatives align with the UN Water Action Agenda, emphasizing the importance of localized actions to address global water c
  • 3.Sustainable management of RFD system can be achieved through the activities of BiTS and Skywater Committee.
  • 4. An international network of Rain Schools in Mekong countries started to facilitate knowledge-sharing and capacity-building.
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Director, Mekong Korea Cooperation Fund

+66 (0)43 202 411 ext 2101

dutta@mekonginstitute.org

Khon Kaen, Thailand

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