Hi friends! It’s me—Dawn Lewis, with TerraClear Foundation—and this month I’m traveling through Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York to share about our mission: bringing clean water straight into family homes in rural Laos. Along the way, I’m meeting incredible people and telling stories of how […]

In a remote region of southern Laos, the TerraKids team recently faced a new challenge while visiting schools to distribute water filters and teach students about hygiene, handwashing, and child protection. When they arrived, they discovered that most of the children didn’t understand the Lao language—they only spoke two local […]

The rainy season has started again in Laos, when the skies open up with torrential rain that inundates the land. Every year from May through October, the rains turn dirt roads into rivers of mud. After the torrents, the sun comes out but can barely make a difference to the […]

Earlier this year, the TerraClear team visited the remote village of Ban Chok in Chomphet District, Luang Prabang Province, to meet with families who had recently received water filters. One of those families was that of Mr. Che and his mother, whose story left a lasting impression. Mr. Che’s mother […]

Saturday, March 22 is World Water Day! Every year on March 22, the world comes together to recognize World Water Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable water management. For millions of people, access to clean and safe drinking water remains […]

At TerraClear Foundation, we believe that every effort—no matter how small—can make a life-changing difference. This belief was beautifully demonstrated by two elementary schools in Texas: Hyde Park Elementary School and Northwest Hills UMC Preschool. Through their generosity and hard work, these young students raised an incredible total of $1,094.88 […]

We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support! Thanks to you, our recent Amplify Austin campaign raised over $15,000 to provide clean drinking water to families in rural Laos. Your contributions will directly fund the subsidies for needy families to receive ceramic water filters, ensuring that hundreds of families […]

The Global Initiative to support clean drinking water through Amplify Austin is happening! Now through Thursday, March 6 at 6 pm (Central Standard Time) all donations are matched 100%, up to $8000! Centered in Austin, Texas, Amplify Austin is an opportunity for people from all over the world to support […]

This year, TerraClear Foundation is taking part in a GLOBAL IMPACT, starting at home campaign called, “Amplify Austin.” Early donations begin starting today, Jan 29, 2025! The second phase of the campaign begins March 5 at 6pm through March 6 at 6pm. More news on that coming! If you’re interested in GLOBAL […]

As we look back on 2024, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible progress we’ve made together. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, over 1,500 families now have access to clean drinking water—an average of 125 subsidized filters provided each month last year. But your impact goes beyond clean […]