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India Photos

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:32:24 -0700

Students preparing the steel moulds for the Biosand Water Filters in New Delhi, India

Friends Who Care has trained 132 Biosand Water Filter project Implementers throughout India

The India project has developed into one of the largest in the world. These filtrers are curing and will soon be on their way to a grateful family

New Biosand steel moulds in Delhi ready to be shipped to one of the 32 manufacturing locations around India

Every student participates in every aspect of the the process of making Biosand Water Filters. India has huge needs

The inner mould is pulled out of the concrete to create a hollow centre for the filter sand to be installed

Each steel mould can make one concrete Biosand Water Filter a day

Biosand Water Filters ready to be transported to their new homes

Everyone learns how to mix and handle cement when making their own Biosand Water Filter

Testing the water flow to be sure it meets optimum standards

Each graduate of the Biosand Water Filter program receives a Certificate as a fully qualified Project Implementer.

This is the welcoming committee one on of the Bay of Bengal Islands off the coast near Koltata where families are receiving their Biosand Water Filters

Many sources of water are contaminated and need to be filtered to produce safe, clean, healthy drinking water.

Clean safe healthy water results in good health

Children in Calcutta slums where Mother Teresa worked

Men and Women students work together

Students prepare steel mould for Biosand Water Filter. Filter is made of concrete and filled with special sand. One mould makes one filter per day

The Biosand Water Filter is a powerful door opener for the Women's ministry in India. The female students learn all about the filter by participating in the planning, construction and follow up.

A new Biosand Water Filter at the Believer's Church Campus in Hyderabad, India

The Biosand Water Filter has been reduced in size for ease of handling. Herfe is a class of students in Nagpur, India

Nagpur, India is one of the 32 manufacturing locations for the Biosand Water Filters in India through Believer's Church

The Nagpur graduates of the Biosand Water Filter course. Can you see the difference on the water before and after? The results are in. The filter works!

Our main focus is ministry. The Biosand Water Filters are great door openers, creating a warm welcome when we place in the homes of families. Friendships and trust are developed and soon we earn a right to speak into their lives. It's a great tool for our Women ministry.

Everyone participates in all phases of the Biosand Water Filter ministry

Working together as a team - Together Everyone Achieves More Hyderabad, India

Safe, Clean, Healthy Water. Each Biosand Watger Filter can cleanse up to 10 gallons of water per hour. This is a filter in Hyderabad, India

Working together we can improve the lives of many people. The Biosand Water Filter allows us to reach our and touch many lives. These are some of our friends in Hyderabad, India

Ingrid demonstrates the use of the Biosand Water Filter at a Believer's Church Bible College women's dorm in Chennai, India

The needs are huge in Chennai, India. This family lives on the street

Many needs are identified and filled by Believer's Church in Chennai, Inda

Newly painted Biosand Water Filter on Campus in Chennai, India

Inventory of new Biosand Water Filters in the state of Kerala, South India

Believer's Church, India uses the Biosand Water Filtrers as a Communitt Outreach Each filter is a tremendous blessing for up to 20 people for a lifetime

Biosand Water Filters weigh over 200 pounds and are made of concrete to last

Filters, painted, lineup and ready to deliver to families in Kerala, India

Water is tested and proven safe, clean and healthy in Kerala, India

Biosand Water Filter installed with family in Lucknow, India

The Biosand WAter Filter is designed to last a lifetime. This family will enjoy safe, clean and healthy water and their health will improve and their lifestyle will get better. Ingrid makes friends with another family.

Another happy family in Lucknow that proudly appreciates their new filter

Biosand Water Filter at the BCI campus near Delhi

Children at the Bridge of Hope near Delhi, India

Bridge of Hope Children, Delhi, India

Mexico Photos

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:32:00 -0700

Sisters of the Tephanaun Tribe in Central Mexico

Firends Who Care International provided Solar LED lighting for the entire village

Grinding corn is a daily chore for this young Tephanaun girl

The next generation needs our continued help

Ingrid bonds with the kids

Mountain living in central Mexico is a hard life

Moms are always busy caring for the family with limited supplies

We strive to provide hope and a better lifestyle through Solar LED lights and clean healthy water. We want to make a difference

Lovable kids that need just a little helping hand. Hard to resist.

Reach out to help and blessing flow both ways

Jesus said to help the poor, sick, lonely, widows and orphans. Just do it.

Biosand Water Filters being made at La Vina, Mazatlan, Mexico

Just a little effort can change lives, imporve health and make a better lifestyle. We can help break the cycle of disease and sickness with clean healthy water

Everyone want to help. These are new filters ready to be placed with a family

School children learn first hand how the Biosand Filter works

Educating school children on the benefits of nutrition, good hygiene, sanitation and clean healthy water

Can you tell the difference?

Everything is made with local materials, local labor and local leadership. Nothing is imported. There are no ongoing costs to the filters. Each filter can produce up to 10 gallons of clean healthy water per hour for a lifetime

Final cleaning and inspection of a filter just delivered to a happy family

The filrter soon becomes the most valued appliance in the home

Education is key

Let's all reach out together and help provide hope and a brighter future for the coming generations

New filterd painted like a Canadian flag in one of the churches

Can you think of more designs for the filters you provide for the families you have decided to adopt?

Every family deserves clean healthy water. Please think about helping finance some filters for these wonderful families.

Filters ready to be deivered to families in Guatelajara, Mexico

Nicaragua Photos

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:30:35 -0700

Pastor Gregorio with his wife and five daughters enjoy their new Biosand Water Filter. Water from the river can now be filtered into clean healthy water

Comparing the Difference

Pastor William and family with their new Biosand Water Filter

Orlando and his family with their new Biosand water filter

Classroom instruction with practical hands on training works well. All Biosand Water Filter materials are in both Spanish and English for the students

Our Biosand Water Filter training is a combination of classroom and practical hands on experience. We work with the students until they are get it

Mixing cement by hand for the Biosand Water Filter. Its traditional and hard work, but does get you in shape

Another Biosand Water Filter has just been poured. The curing time before we remove it from the the steel mould is 24 hours

Once the cement cures for 24 hours the filter is removed from the steel mould and we have another new all Natural Biosand Water Filter

We can produce 100 filters a month that will look after 1000 people. One filter per family or it can be shared by 2 or more families. There is no ongoing costs and the sand never has to be replaced. See the Biosand Water Filter page for details. This is the most robust, practical, affordable filter available.

The inner steel mould is removed after curing for about 24 hours. Student learn every aspect of making the Biosand Water Filters so they can address the health concerns of their own people.

Mixing cement by hand is good exercise and gets the job done

Another new concrete Biosand Water Filter has just been created

Pouring another Biosand filter for another family

One filter produces up to 10 gallons of clean, safe, healthy water per hour with no ongoing costs. There are no cartridges to change and no parts to replace. If you have any questions, please send us an email.

We use locally available materials, local labour and local Leadership. Nothing is imported. Everything is made locally in Nicaragua by those that we train. The project becomes 100% managed by Nicaraguans

Ingrid visits with the children of the orphanage that have received a new Biosand filter

Delicious bananas grow year round in Nicaragua

There are many types of colorful flowers that add lots of colour to the landscape of Nicaragua

The local market in Jinotepe, Nicaragua has mounds of fresh vegetable

Fresh fish from the nearby sea sold in markets in Jinotepe, Nicaragua

The children benefit from the Biosand Water Filters the most. The filter removes virus, bacteria and parasites to produce clean, safe healthy water for the family

Nicaragua Art is unique, fascinating and colourful

Horses are still used to transport goods around town in Jinotepe, Nicaragua

A typical Taxi in Jinotepe, Nicaragua. These taxis are imported from India and are very economical. You would be surprised how many people can ride in one!

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