Humanitarian Aid & Relief
Humanitarian Aid & Relief
Crisis Response Fund Project
During a two year drought, an Afghan government ministry,
knowing of JDA’s work with Sawyer filters, turned to JDA for assistance. Fifteen villages in a mountainous region
needed to have clean water. Here,
residents depend on open dams and cisterns for collecting winter-snow-melt for their
water supply. These sources become
contaminated by fecal matter of animals and humans. Contaminated water brings life-threatening diseases
like diarrhea resulting in dehydration, long-term illnesses, worms and
parasites. The ground and water level conditions
did not permit the drilling of wells. Our priority was to provide clean water. JDA distributed 1,362 Sawyer PointOne filters which helped more than 8,000
people clean their available contaminated water and avoid water-borne
diseases.
Afghanistan 2014 Flood Relief
Water was provided though the purchase and distribution of the Sawyer PointONE Filter. This is a portable filter, easy-to-use, and reliable for the vulnerable families affected by flood disasters. Sawyer filters are certified for ABSOLUTE microns making it impossible for harmful bacteria, protozoa, or cysts like E. coli, Giardia, Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella typhi (which cause Cholera and Typhoid) to pass through.
Kuchi Distribution
Kuchi Distribution
Zaragan is a village located in Balkh district with population of approximately 60 households; they came from the village of Dawlat Abad and moved into this area. For this growing community, the stream is the main source of drinking water.
The distribution of Sawyer filters in this village took place on July 23, 2014 for 18 households. The JDA team traveled back to Zaragan to monitor and evaluate the impact of using the filters and found an interesting story.
Salhi Mohammad living in Zargaran, has a-three-years old son who became seriously sick with diarrhea and vomiting. Salhi spent 7000 AFs (two months' salary) in doctors and medicines. He visited 4 to 5 doctors within a week, but his son did not get better. After he received the Sawyer filter from JDA, he said;
“...I never thought that this tiny thing
could give such a big result. I will take care of my filter as I take care of my life. This acts incredibly and saves my family's life and money."

