SOURCe
Delivering safe drinking water to rural areas by combining modern filtration technology with hands-on community management
Country
Philippines
Priority Area
Health & Sanitation
Sustainable Development Goals
Our Partners
SOURCe Philippines — or Supply of Unpolluted Clean Drinking Water to Rural Communities — is a flagship water, sanitation, and health initiative dedicated to ensuring safe and reliable access to clean drinking water for communities in climate-vulnerable areas of the Philippines. By combining modern water technology, training, and capacity building, the program works to protect rural communities from the threat of waterborne diseases caused by untreated and unsafe water sources.
What We Are Solving
Lack of Access to Safe Drinking Water
One in ten Filipinos has no access to safe drinking water, leaving communities reliant on untreated water sources, posing serious health risks.
Prevalence of Waterborne Diseases
Without access to safe water, communities remain vulnerable to waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid, cholera, and dysentery that threaten livelihoods.
Climate Vulnerability of Rural Water Systems
Disaster-prone communities face heightened water risks from typhoons and earthquakes, disrupting access and worsening water insecurity.
The Need
Access to safe drinking water remains a critical challenge in rural Philippines. Contaminated natural sources and limited community knowledge put families, especially children, at risk of waterborne diseases. Gaps in hygiene practices and infrastructure maintenance further hinder long-term health and behavior change.
The Interventions
ASSIST’s SOURCe program enables a water-purifying filter coming from different natural water sources. Through community training, school programs, local champions, and NGO partnerships, the initiative builds local capacity, promotes behavior change, and ensures sustainable access to safe drinking water.
Impact Aligned with Global Goals
Our SOURCe program creates measurable outcomes that directly contribute to key UN Sustainable Development Goals.
200+
Community Volunteers Trained
1,965
Filters Distributed
299
Community Filters Installed
4
Customer Care Centers Established
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