A local non-profit organization, Alternative to Violence (AV), on Monday, November 20, commenced on a five-day capacity-building training for several young people in Bio-Sand Water Filtering. Bio-Sand Filter is a new method for purifying water that is being introduced to Liberians by Friendly Water, an American based non-governmental organization, which is also facilitating the exercise. Quoqui recognized challenges the people face to access clean water across Liberia. He believes that the new method for purifying water will be a great help to Liberians, especially rural residents. Wayne Madrud, head of delegation of Friendly Water, said they came to Liberia to train the citizens how to clean water sources using the Bio-Sand Water Filter, and to also provide training on sanitation and hygiene.

Source: Daily Observer November 24, 2017 02:14 UTC