J1251N TerraCare Laos

The Situation

TerraClear Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit committed to providing clean drinking water to families in Laos—one of the poorest and most underserved countries in Southeast Asia. In rural areas of Laos, millions of people still lack access to safe drinking water. Women and children are disproportionately affected, as they often rely on contaminated rivers, ponds, and rainwater for daily use, leading to waterborne illnesses that are entirely preventable.

To address this crisis, TerraClear Foundation distributes locally produced ceramic water filters that provide a simple, effective, and sustainable solution. By reducing reliance on unsafe water sources, these filters improve household health, reduce medical expenses, and lessen the burden of water collection—especially for women. This simple solution creates lasting impact—protecting health, restoring dignity, and giving families the freedom to thrive.

The Objectives

TerraClear Foundation seeks to improve public health, empower women, and build community resilience through clean water access and hygiene education. The core objectives are:

• Provide Subsidized Filters: Distribute 200 locally made ceramic water filters per month from 2025 to 2028 to low-income, rural households across Laos.
• Deliver Health & Hygiene Training: Conduct four personalized in-home training sessions for each recipient family to promote improved sanitation and long-term filter use.
• Empower Women & Families: Reduce the time women and children spend collecting water, enabling greater participation in education, economic activity, and family care.
• Promote Local Sustainability: Support local production of filters, creating jobs and strengthening the rural economy.
• Advance Environmental Sustainability: Reduce reliance on firewood for boiling water by promoting filter use, which lowers household carbon emissions and deforestation pressure, contributing to climate resilience.
• Maximize Impact: Reach 7,200 families each year—more than 21,000 households over three years—with safe water access and hygiene knowledge, leading to improved health and quality of life.

Through this initiative, TerraClear Foundation aims to transform health outcomes in rural Laos while promoting environmental responsibility and community-led change.