Clean Water Philippines Project #63820

Safe drinking water to children in big need

by Nature Kids of Siargao Association Inc.

Project Report | May 2, 2025
Clean Water Becomes Critical

By Sanne Sevig | Founder

As Siargao enters the first wave of typhoons and faces increasing heat, access to clean and safe drinking water is more critical than ever. Our community is now experiencing daily power interruptions, sometimes multiple times in just a few hours. While writing this report on May 1st at 10:00 AM, we’ve already experienced four power cuts this morning alone. These frequent outages make the operation of conventional water refill systems highly unstable.

Thanks to our the blessing in the form of the SkyHydrant system, we’re still able to provide up to 10,000 liters of safe water daily—even without electricity. This gravity-fed system has become a lifeline, especially during emergency conditions when other stations and suppliers are unable to operate.

With typhoon season officially underway and the heat index rising dangerously across the Philippines, schools, health centers, and families are depending on our water program. For teachers already struggling to cover basic classroom needs, being able to access free and safe water is one less burden to carry.

We are grateful for the support that made it possible to shift to a more resilient and sustainable system. However, the demand continues to grow, and we are doing our best to meet it while preparing for even tougher conditions in the months ahead.

Thank you for standing with us in this important mission.

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Jan 2, 2025
Providing Life-Saving Clean Water Amid Challenges: A Look at Nature Kids of Siargao's Impact

By Sanne Sevig | Founder

Over the past few months, our water refill station in Burgos has played a critical role in ensuring that children, families, and small businesses have access to clean drinking water, especially during extreme conditions. With the combination of increasing temperatures and a two-week blackout that left Siargao residents facing an acute shortage of safe water, Nature Kids of Siargao stepped up to provide an emergency solution. Through our partnerships and advanced filtration systems, we distributed thousands of liters of safe water to those most in need.

Despite the challenges, our team worked tirelessly to distribute free water to classrooms, health centers, and vulnerable community members. Our efforts were supported by the addition of a SkyHydrant Max filtration system, generously provided in partnership with @project_paradise, @savewaterforeverychildphilippines, and SkyJuice Foundation Inc. This system enabled us to supply up to 10,000 liters of 100% safe water daily without electricity during the blackout period.

As schools reopen today, January 2, the need for drinking water in classrooms has surged once again. Many teachers, who often shoulder the cost of water from their limited salaries, are relying on us to provide this essential resource. However, to operate our regular reverse osmosis system fully again, urgent repairs costing PHP 16,000 are necessary. Restoring this system will allow us to meet the growing demand and continue supporting the health and well-being of students and the broader community.

Your donations make this life-saving work possible. Together, we ensure that safe drinking water remains accessible, even during the most challenging times. Thank you for being part of this vital mission to improve lives and create a healthier future for Siargao Island.

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Sep 10, 2024
Ensuring Clean Water Access Amid Growing Demand: Help to Sustain Siargao's Water Refill

By Sanne Sevig | Founder

Increased Water Distribution and Community Reach

Over the past months, we have expanded our Water Refill Station services significantly. Initially distributing 6,000 liters weekly, we are now providing 9,000 liters every week to meet the growing needs of our community. Families line up at our refill station in Burgos, with particularly high demand on Mondays and Fridays. This free service has become a lifeline, ensuring that families have access to clean drinking water, especially as extreme weather patterns continue to impact our island.

Supporting More Schools and Addressing Extreme Weather

As word spreads about the effectiveness of our water distribution efforts, more schools have reached out for assistance. We now provide water to 11 classrooms, ensuring that children have access to safe water during school hours. The increasing intensity of weather conditions, with higher temperatures and drier periods, makes access to clean water more critical than ever. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Siargao has experienced extreme heat waves, further emphasizing the need for consistent hydration.

Innovative Sustainability Efforts: Wastewater Reuse

In addition to providing clean drinking water, we’ve implemented a new initiative focused on sustainability. We now treat and repurpose wastewater from our filtration process, using it as a water source for our livelihood project—the community laundry service. This circular approach not only reduces waste but also provides an additional valuable resource to support our community-based programs.

Increased Need for Support and Funds

With the rise in demand, we are now facing the greatest need for additional funds and support since the inception of this project. Our increased water distribution, combined with more schools seeking assistance, means that our resources are stretched. To ensure we can continue providing this essential service to families and schools across Siargao, we urgently need additional monthly sponsors and donations.

If you would like to contribute to this cause, please donate via GlobalGiving at this link: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/free-drinking-water-children-siargao/.
Your support is vital in helping us continue this life-saving initiative, ensuring clean water for all.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of our community!

Sending love and sunshine from Siargao,
Sanne

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