Trailblazer Foundation

“We began with a school project, but quickly learned that water was the first priority. A person must have access to clean, potable water to improve health and sanitation. People must also have a water resource for growing their crops, livestock, and fish—the source of their food and commerce. Bad water is the cause of illness, malnutrition, and poverty. When there is good water, associated developments can occur to improve livelihoods and establish sustainable commerce.” Co-founder and Executive Director Chris Coats speaking about the origins of Trailblazer Foundation Siem Reap, the province where Trailblazer conducts the vast majority of its projects, is one of the three poorest provinces in Cambodia. ​Trailblazer is most well-known for our work in helping villages in the Siem Reap Province secure clean, healthy, and abundant water - because water is life. For each of the more than 50 villages, and counting, we start by focusing on water projects – working with the community members to drill wells, constructing latrines and water filters. Yet, we also realize that our partner villages do not just need pure and plentiful water. They also need ample food to feed their families, good education facilities for their children, and opportunities to make a living so they can feed and educate their families. This is why Trailblazer Foundation sees access to clean and abundant water as the foundation for building a sustainable community – “developing ripples of sustainability through community water projects.”​

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