These wells provide an essential lifeline: clear water for drinking, hygiene, and agriculture. By enabling families to water their crops and food-bearing trees, we are helping transform arid land into a source of income and stability. This is more than water, it is a pathway out of struggle and into a life of independence.
LOCATION
Cambodia
AMOUNT RAISED
$
48,000
Turning the Tide in Rural Cambodia
In the remote villages of Cambodia, a reliable source of water does more than quench thirst—it plants the seeds of a better future. To date, we have constructed nearly 100 deep water wells, bringing crystal-clear, flowing water to communities that have long gone without.
This clean water is the foundation of daily life and long-term growth. It means safe drinking water for families and water for washing clothes. Crucially, it flows into the fields, nurturing food-bearing trees and sustaining vital crops. By providing the resources to farm and thrive, we aren't just digging wells; we are giving hard-working families the tools to lift themselves out of poverty and build a sustainable life.
Why Cambodia?
Our commitment to Cambodia is driven by a recognition of its tragic history. The Khmer Rouge regime was a devastating era that claimed the lives of nearly two million people — wiping out almost a quarter of the population. This genocide didn't just break families; it shattered the nation's economy and halted development for decades. While the country is working hard to rebuild, the scars of that time are still felt in rural villages. We are here to help these communities reclaim the growth and stability that was stolen from them.
Some of the Deep Water Wells we Built
We are very grateful for the Whitedove Foundation that provided funding for many of the water wells we built.
