"Clear Waters, Bright Futures: Maya Tamang's Journey with Bio-Sand Filters"

My name is Maya Tamang, and I am a 50 years old resident of Surunga-2, Kamalpur. I live with my son as my son passed away some years ago. I work on a farm to survive my family. The water from our hand pump contained a high amount of iron, leaving our teeth, clothes, dishes, and food looking perpetually dirty.
Because of high level of iron, we frequently suffered from sicknesses like diarrhoea, fever, common cold, and gastric problems. These health issues not only drained our energy but also strained our finances. On average, I had to spend 5,000 to 7,000 rupees a month on medicines to treat these recurring illnesses.
The situation used to become even more challenging because my son is studying in the city. Every time I would get sick due to the contaminated water, there was nobody to take care of me except my son, who had to rush back home, disrupting his studies.
However, our lives took a positive turn after receiving the Bio-sand filter (BSF) and training. This innovative filter is making easy to purify water effectively, eliminating the risk of waterborne diseases. It’s been almost three months since we started using the filtered water, and the difference has been remarkable. Not only have our health issues disappeared, but we haven’t had to spend a single rupee on medicines since then. My son’s studies remain undisturbed, and I no longer need to call him home due to my illness. The clean water from the BSF has brought us good health, peace of mind, and a renewed sense of hope.
I am incredibly grateful to UVN for providing us with the Bio-sand filter. Their support has transformed our lives, ensuring that we live healthier, happier days, free from the constant worries of falling sick.