Kuppadevanvalasai’s children now have clean water to drink

Kuppadevanvalasai was one of the villages that was almost washed away by the tsunami that struck the shores of Tamil Nadu in December 2004. The tsunami did more than simply destroy infrastructure and displace lives — it caused the salinity level of ground water to rise, thereby making it unfit for human consumption. The villagers of this small town were grateful to return to their home but were then forced to consume water from surface sources that were often contaminated.

The people of Kuppadevanvalasai became ill as they could not find another source of water for hydration. Children had to miss school and fell behind in their classes. Ultimately, this set them back for years.

Your donation enabled Ekoventure to install a syphon water filter in the local school in Kuppadevanvalasai. This water filter removes bacteria and parasites from contaminated water and ensures the children now drink pure and safe drinking water. School attendance has risen because water-borne diseases are held at bay. In the photograph, you can see how happy the children of the school are to drink refreshingly clean water

Thank you for your support of Ekoventure and the community of Kuppadevanvalasai.