Mae Tum Village 

This is a new village. They have no water supply system for themselves. They used water from another nearby big village, but the water is not enough for them.

Project Date: 10th – 22nd September 2024 

Location:
Province: Chiang Rai
District: Mae Suay

Village Information: 
Years in location: 4 years
Tribal group: Akha
Population: 235 people
Number of households: 50 houses
Occupation: Farmers
Religion: Buddhist - 0 houses, Christian 50 houses
School Facilities: Yes
Clinic: Yes

ITDF Project Outputs: 
1) Water project (filter, tank, pipes, faucet x4)
2) Bathroom/Toilet (4 households / 26 people)
3) Training (30 people)
4) Family garden (4 households / 20 people) 

Personal Stories

Ms Pikul Yebiang
Before, we used water from a big village. During the dry season, our water would be cut off and then we used groundwater system, but the water was unclean, smelly, and insufficient. So, we asked for help from the ITDF to help us with the water supply system. The villagers are very happy to no longer have problems with clean water. I would like to thank the ITDF that help us have clean water for drinking and use. I would also like to thank those who donated money to build the water supply system. We didn't have enough money and didn't have the knowledge to build a water supply system, so we couldn't do it by ourselves. Because of everyone's help, this has been a success and has been very beneficial to the villagers. I truly want to thank everyone. 

Mr Chalermsak Maya
Our family built a new house because we had just move into this village. We didn't have enough money to build a bathroom, so we had to use our neighbour’s bathroom, and sometimes we had to ride on motorcycle to the gas station to use the bathroom. When the ITDF came to help with the water supply system and bathroom construction, I asked for a bathroom too. Now, my family has our own bathroom. We don’t have to bother our neighbours. We are very happy. Thank you to everyone who helped.

Mr Sittichai Persang
Before, I wasn't very interested in growing vegetables and didn't have the equipment to do that. But now ITDF encouraged me to grow vegetables, so I joined. When I started doing it, I felt hopeful that my family and I would be able to eat the vegetables we grow. I think growing vegetables is very beneficial. It reduces my family expenses, and we have safe vegetables that we grow ourselves. I'd like to thank ITDF and who donated budget to us.