![]() The contingent tackled a special project (pictured at right) – building a water filtration system for 570 students at Khvien School in Siem Reap. The system also serves 20 nearby families. BSU collaborated with the local community and Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia-Siem Reap. Cambodian and BSU students cleaned sand and stones used in filters, dug trenches and assembled the system. ![]() That’s a traditional activity during Cambodia trips.SU students recently reflected on a life-changing experience for those they helped and themselves: BSU also students taught Khvien School pupils about water and hygiene.Īdditionally, BSU and PUC-Siem Reap students trekked to Rolom Touk Village in a poorer area of Siem Reap Province to build household-sized, bio-sand filters with staff members from Water for Cambodia. ![]() (In rural areas) they’re literally taking the water out of standing bodies of water and just drinking it.” – Alexis Gouthro, ’20, biology major from East Bridgewater “This work was so important because there’s definitely a big problem with them having clean water, even in the city. “Not having clean water can lead to death in children. ![]()
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