Clean water brings light to Kon Rlong village.

Plan International, in collaboration with the Dak Koi commune government in Quang Ngai province, has implemented a community well system combined with solar energy in Kon Rlong village. The project provides a stable source of clean water and ensures electricity for operating the pumping system and lighting.

Kon Rlong village, Dak Koi commune, Quang Ngai province, is home to 86 households of the Xo Dang ethnic group. For many years, clean water has been a constant concern for the people here. Previously, the villagers had to fetch water from a nearby stream – a source that was not guaranteed safe, especially during the rainy season when the water was murky and the roads were slippery, posing many dangers.

Y Khuyen, the village head, recalled: "During the rainy season, the roads were very slippery, and the water was muddy, but if we didn't go to fetch water, we wouldn't have any to use. It was very hard work, but there was no other way."

Smiles on the faces of the people of Kon Rlong village. (Photo: Plan International)

Previously, the locality had received investment in communal toilets and shower facilities, but due to the lack of a stable water supply, these facilities were almost unusable, leaving residents' daily lives extremely difficult.

The turning point came in December 2025, when Plan International, in collaboration with the local government, implemented a community well system combined with solar energy in Kon Rlong village. The project not only provides a stable source of clean water but also ensures electricity to operate the pumping and lighting systems, making the project sustainable.

The project brings peace of mind, convenience, and community bonding, especially for women and children. (Photo: Plan International)

A quiet but meaningful contribution came from the family of Y Lan, an 8th-grade student and a Plan sponsor, when her family voluntarily donated land to build a well and solar energy system – benefiting the entire community.

"Now that we have clean water, proper toilets, and bathing facilities, everyone is happy," shared village head Y Khuyen.

According to Mr. Dinh Hong Thang, Head of the Plan International Project Management Board in the commune, the water source from this system is sufficient to meet the needs of the entire village, and people no longer have to travel far to fetch water, especially during dangerous rainy and flood days as before.

Bringing clean water to villages not only improves living conditions but also revives abandoned sanitation facilities, providing peace of mind, convenience, and community cohesion – especially for women, children, and the elderly.

For Plan International, every clean water project is not just infrastructure, but a practical and sustainable solution that helps communities live safer, healthier, and more resilient lives in the face of natural challenges.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/nuoc-sach-thap-sang-ban-kon-rlong-219791.html