Project Report
| Jan 27, 2024
Water Tank & Filter Helps Pig Farm Thrive
By Rob Rugloski | Project Coordinator
![Sela providing the proper care for his pigs.]()
Sela providing the proper care for his pigs.
Having access to a clean and reliable water supply in the mountain villages of rural Thailand can be very difficult. Water sources change periodically and rerouting the supply line often results in loss of water for days and dirty water when the supply returns. And when trying to develop a pig farm to provide for the financial needs of the family, a dependable clean water supply is essential.
For Sela, the solution was to make contact with one of our field staff and request a water tank and filter system to provide a reserve of about a week of clean water when the water supply is interrupted. Sela has been able to develop a healthy herd of pigs with an adequate supply of clean water -- and looking to expand his herd in the near future.
![Sela's thriving pig herd.]()
Sela's thriving pig herd.
![Sela's growing pig farm.]()
Sela's growing pig farm.
![Sela receiving the water tank and filter.]()
Sela receiving the water tank and filter.
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Oct 4, 2023
Water Filter Helps Pig Farm Prosper
By Rob Rugloski | Leadership Development
![Our friends who helped Ajarn install a new filter]()
Our friends who helped Ajarn install a new filter
Our friend Ajarn (= teacher) and his wife started their pig farm in Huai Tong during February 2023 with 6 sow and newly constructed pig stalls for the soon-to-be- growing herd. One crucial factor in growing and maintaining a pig farm is a constant and abundant supply of clearn water not only to nurish the herd but also to keep the stalls clean to prevent disease, especially a swine flu breakout.
After running the pig farm for several months, Ajarn noticed his water supply was becoming increasingly dirty and sometimes had a foul smell. After contacting our team, we were able to purchase and reusable sediment / charcoal filter system to install at Ajarn's pig farm. We made the 4.5 hour trip out to Huai Tong Village, Mae Hong Son to assist Ajarn with installing the water filter system and getting his pig herd the water they need - abundant and clean water.
Ajarn reported a healthy drove of piglets was born recently and he is encouraged with the progress of his pig farm.
![Clean water available for the pig farm]()
Clean water available for the pig farm
![Ajarn and his wife grateful for the filter]()
Ajarn and his wife grateful for the filter
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With the healthy environment comes healthy piglets
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Jun 1, 2023
Clean Water Supply Essential for Healthy Animals
By Rob Rugloski | Project Coordinator
![Lahu village of Northern Thailand]()
Lahu village of Northern Thailand
Many areas of Thailand are know for the lush vegetation and abundant springs and rivers. However, other parts of Thailand struggle to keep a steady supply of clean water for sanitation and caring for animal herds. Rains are seasonal and there are long periods of time - up to 3 months - when small creeks and the springs of water dry up. In these areas, adequate water supply is essential for health of the people and animals in the village.
We have been meeting with several key leaders in a number of villages of northern Thailand to make plans to increase the storage capacity of the village water supply. We have identified several villages with a critical need for expanding the water storage capacity to make it through the dry season each year.
With the help of a few more generous friends we should be able to implement several of the water expansion projects for the most needy villages in northern Thailand.
![Planning to increase the water supply]()
Planning to increase the water supply
![Ajarn Mawsom taking care of his pig pens]()
Ajarn Mawsom taking care of his pig pens
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