Throughout the developing world, nearly a billion people lack access to clean water free of pathogens, parasites and disease. Water must often be collected from a distance, sometimes queued for, carried back home and (hopefully) boiled. So it is often acquired at the expense of time spent in school, family care, or income generating endeavors.

And given that these household tasks are generally performed by women and girls, acquiring water can also come at the expense of advancing women’s rights, education, and other opportunities.

At Arbor Assets, the most effective way we can help address the regional water crisis in Central America is by addressing ‘point of use’ water treatment possibilities in the communities where we work. The means of water treatment we help provide are bio-sand filters. We promote this method because it is very effective in removing bacteria and pathogens, as well as being affordable, durable and sustainable.