It all started when…
Two 17-year old students, Amelia and Joshua, initiated a campaign called “Pedal for Water” with the aim to make clean drinkable water more accessible to the local community in the rural province of Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. With the aim to install 6 WAH water infiltration systems in different schools and healthcare centres within the region, and has now exceeded that goal immensely.
The name of our campaign “Pedal for Water” came about due to the design of the pedal-powered water filtration systems, involving a stationary bicycle. Water from a well underground is accessed by pedalling the bicycle, which pumps the water through a filter before it is made available at a connected tap. In 2023, we developed a pledge system whereby friends and family could donate money according to a distance they committed to cycling or running if preferred.
Till date, we have raised a total of S$24,732, enough for 9 WAH water systems that will be installed in primary and secondary schools across Kampong Chhnang.
Our Vision
To make clean water accessible to all school children and villagers in Kampong Chhnang thereby reducing the serious health risks that unsanitary water poses to the most vulnerable in rural communities
Our Mission
To create a sustainable awareness program supported by the cycling, fitness and crossfit communities across the world to help raise funds for the installation of pedal-powered water filtration systems within schools and healthcare centres in the rural areas of Cambodia starting off with Kampong Chhnang
Our Three Step Approach:
Delegation of funds:
Kampong Chhnang Primary School
Kampong Chhnang High School
Kdol Primary School
Koh K’aek Primary School
Meas Chum Primary School
Phum Thnol Primary School
Ponley Primary School
Preah Suramarit High School
Prey Khmer Primary School
KNow more about us!
Prior to this project, I had little involvment in charity work. However, I developed a personal connection to WAH while working on a school business report aimed at helping WAH attract private donors.
Having the opportunity to go down to Kampong Chhnang to witness firsthand the positive impact that WAH has had on the community and understanding how contaminated water afflicts the local communities (especially the young) with so many diseases has opened my eyes to a real need that must be addressed.
I left Kampong Chhnang with a deep sense of how privileged we are in Singapore to have free access to clean water, and with a strong conviction to play a part in helping make clean water more available to the school children of Kampong Chhnang.
- Joshua
My consistent exposure to service from a young age is owed to my father’s long-term involvement with WAH as the CEO. Over the years, I have developed a strong connection with the organisation and the various communities it impacts.
My passion lies in utilising my position of privilege to help improve the lives of those who face very different realities from mine such as majority of the people living in one fo Cambodia’s rural provinces, Kampong Chhnang. It was here that my passion for humanitarian work was ignited and cultivated.
The lack of access to clean water is still a very prevalent issue in Cambodia and I hope that through this project, I am able to assist in helping make such a necessary commodity more readily available.
- Amelia
Our Partners
An NGO dedicated to helping improve the living standards for the community of Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia, by increasing the accessibility to clean drinkable water, quality healthcare and education.
A socially minded independent butchery located in Singapore, passionate about delivering fresh, quality meats and service to customers. Cut has kindly expressed an interest of helping drive this campaign forward through customer outreach and we are eternally grateful for their support!
An inclusive talent agency led by founder Jean Winter that represents experts and leaders across multiple industries, advocating for equal opportunities within different sectors for the disabled and often overlooked individuals of society.