By Souly QuachAngkham | Director/Founder
SEDA-Rehabilitation Treatment Center (RTC) Builds Bio-Gas Station
May 30, 2008 Report by Ms. Souly QuachAngkham Edited by Rebecca Carnevale
The Direct Aid Program (DAP) at the Australian Embassy has awarded funds to SEDA to build a 10 cubic meter bio-gas station to convert cow manure to bio-gas. The funds awarded were $1750 for purchasing the supplies and material needed to build the bio-gas station for the RTC. SEDA received additional funding from a private donor to cover labour costs. SEDA coordinates with local NGOs and BPP Professional Education to offer training to SEDA staff. The SNV organization, based in the Netherlands, has contributed this project. Today, BPP is certifying expert, who will be joining the SEDA team.
SEDA and partners will be the first organization in Laos to set up a bio-gas station to convert bio-energy to a generator. The RTC will be able to use the energy to run a refrigerator to store medicine, help maintain a clean environment, to provide services outside of daylight hours and provide power to the kitchen and the herbal steam sauna. Around June, the RTC will be able to use the bio-gas from cow manure and the extracts will be used as compost for the garden, etc. The costs are low compared to gas and time is saved as no one has to travel to the city each day to buy gas. SEDA wishes to thank the Australian Embassy for funding this project and helping to reduce poverty in the rural areas.
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