China has made incredible strides in access to health facilities. However, many preventable and treatable illnesses still become lifelong disabilities or chronic diseases due to a lack of proper sanitation and hygiene. CWEF works with rural communities and schools to address this issue through a program called HEAL ("Health Education, Advocacy & Literacy"), which tackles both the need for proper health-related facilities and the knowledge and behavior change needed for healthy living.

CWEF High School Scholarships educate and equip students from low-income families in rural China. We work with local partners to identify students who are well-qualified (good character and grades) and vulnerable (low-income, female, minority, etc). Beyond financial support, CWEF staff, local partners, and volunteers invest in these young women and equip them for life through enrichment activities that help build resilience, leadership skills, and readiness for university or career.

CWEF's BioSand Water Filters provide clean water to families who live in remote, rural villages in Cambodia, improving health and hygiene for families and their children. In addition to the water filters, CWEF trains families in proper maintenance of their filter, along with education on proper sanitation and hygiene, and its effect on disease prevention and overall health. With proper care and maintenance, each water filter can provide a family with clean water for more than 20 years.

Your gifts make it possible for bright young students from low-income families in Cambodia to attend university. Higher education for young Cambodians results in lasting transformation for families and local communities by improving job opportunities and intellectual capital. Without this critical financial support, these bright young students will likely work in low-wage factory or service jobs, reducing their immense potential to effect positive change for their communities in the future.