Raincommunities - Rainwater Harvesting Formalization in Central Cardamom Mountain National Park (Phnom Kravanh), 2025–2028

In October, 2025, RainWater Cambodia has received funding from IRHA (International Rainwater Harvesting Alliance) – Geneva & Fédération Genevoise de Coopération (FGC) – Switzerland Organization to implement a project on " Raincommunities - Rainwater Harvesting Formalization in Central Cardamom Mountain National Park (Phnom Kravanh)," with activities set to begin from October 2025 to September 2028 (36 months). 

Project Goal

To improve the health situation of local communities in the central Cardamom Mountain area of Phnom Kravanh National Park through the formalization of rainwater harvesting systems.

Target Location

The project operates in Veal Veng District, Pursat Province, covering five communes: O'sam, Anglong Reab, Pramouy, Thmar Dar, and Krapeu Pie — reaching target villages, communities, schools, and school staff.

Key Objectives

1. Strengthen local authority leadership in expanding access to safe drinking water through rainwater harvesting formalization.
2. Raise awareness among local authorities and communities on rainwater resource management and promote behavioral change toward safer water access.

Main Activities

• Establishing water development plans and assembling focal points
• Installing water infrastructure (piped systems from waterfalls, ponds, and rainwater harvesting tanks) for schools, health centers, and communities
• Promoting household-level rainwater harvesting and improved sanitation
• Training village focal points, local residents, school staff, children, and health center users
• Supporting local businesses to supply rainwater harvesting systems