Water Filter Distribution in Kaingang
and Aldeia Guajayvi Communities

WATERisLIFE partnered with the Red Cross during an emergency response in the Indigenous communities of Kaingang Por Fi Gá and Aldeia Guajayvi in southern Brazil, which were severely affected by heavy rains and flooding. During initial health assessments, the Red Cross WASH team identified a high incidence of gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children.

Since filtration systems were not available at the time, WATERisLIFE stepped in to provide 500 household ultrafiltration bucket filters, delivering immediate access to clean drinking water for 2,000 people.

Two weeks after distribution, follow-up monitoring showed a 100% reduction in diarrhea cases among children—underscoring the critical health impact of this intervention and the importance of rapid, appropriate technology in emergency contexts.