How Can You Help?

The RDI staff provides the vision, the drive, and the know-how. Volunteers from around the world working side-by-side with local Cambodians supply the manpower.  What is in short supply are the funds we need to make more substantial inroads in solving the problems faced by so many - both here and throughout the world.  RDI technology is developed and tested in Cambodia, but the findings and methods are shared so the poverty stricken worldwide can have a hope and a future.  With your help we can help so many more.  All donations are greatly appreciated and immediately put to good use.

 

Laboratory

    
Perhaps the greatest need at RDI is for laboratory equipment and supplies.  The lab is the heart of our ability to measure results obtained in the field.  In order to evaluate any  data, the proper environment, equipment, and supplies are required. Necessity has driven us to invent and develop some inexpensive alternatives to traditional lab equipment, but there is always need to update and replace what we have.  Your donations can help keep our lab viable and productive.
If you would like to partner with RDI in helping the people of Cambodia by making a non-designated, tax deductible gift to further our efforts here, please click the button at right and then enter the amount in the space provided on the Paypal page.  Read on for more specific donations you can make.

Project Adoptions
Many donors may wish to increase their sense of participation by donating to a specific project.  With that in mind, we have provided a list of ongoing projects with known costs.  Adopting one of these projects will ensure that many more Cambodians will experience the life-changing benefits RDI can provide through these various avenues.  And please rest assured that 100% of your tax deductible, Project Adoption donation will be used to complete the project you adopt.
Jar of Clay Making Soap

Health Education

These simple clay pots are the foundation upon which a simple, yet incredibly powerful water filtration system is built.  This is an inexpensive method of providing drinking water free of bacteria and parasites for even the poorest families.  You can adopt a full kiln run (65 filters) for only $250.

Without proper personal health and grooming habits, lice and scabies can run wild.  Simply introducing a break into the cycle can help stop an infestation.  One batch of lice and scabies soap is enough to treat an entire village and you can provide that cure with one gift of just $45.

 A basic knowledge of germs and the importance of personal hygiene are necessary to good health.  RDI has developed a curriculum and instruction method to provide this much needed education. You can provide one complete cycle of this program at one elementary school for only $300.

Arsenic Testing

  
Arsenic in wells is a substantial problem for rural Cambodians.  Your gift can enable RDI to test wells to locate safe water supplies.  1 Test kit - $100.
Additional testing equipment is needed to engage in more serious mapping and water quality verification. You can help by providing funds.  Only $250.
Help us provide mobile water quality education to remote villages in the form of video productions via a video truck system.  Adopt this project for $3,500.

Water

  
Most rural schools in Cambodia have no restroom facilities on campus.  RDI can build a simple, permanent, sanitary latrine system. Your gift - $650.
A reliable source of clean drinking water is also needed at schools.  Rainwater harvesting tanks like the one pictured can be built on site for just $1500.
Smaller rainwater harvesting tanks for home use can store enough water to last through the entire dry season. You can adopt a home tank for only $100.

Studio

  
Karaoke is a national pastime in Cambodia.  Much can be taught through song.  You can sponsor a release of 1,000 "edutainment" CDs for only $1,000.
Cambodian children delight to the fun instruction from a clever children's TV show host.  Fund one episode through a gift of $1,300.
Adopt an "edutainment" karaoke music video production focusing on HIV/AIDS or other important health topics for $1,500.
$3,000 will buy the rights to dub a recent film into Khmer, the language of Cambodia.  Spread the word in words they can understand.