Rain School Initiative
Rain Schools are educational institutions equipped with Rainwater for Drinking (RFD) systems, providing fresh, clean water harvested from the sky for students, teachers, and staff.
Watch the Initiative in Action
See how Rainwater for Drinking (RFD) systems are installed and utilized to provide clean water to schools.
How Rain Schools Make an Impact
Integrating clean water infrastructure with environmental stewardship and community empowerment.
RFD Infrastructure
Collecting rainwater and purifying it using a combination of nature-based and engineered multiple-barrier treatment, followed by simple point-of-use treatment such as membrane filtration and/or UV disinfection to meet applicable national and WHO drinking-water standards.
Eco-Education
Incorporating water conservation, environmental protection, and local climate change awareness directly into standard lessons.
Hygiene Promotion
Nurturing positive handwashing, drinking water habits, and health compliance codes among students and school staff.
Community Scaling
Positioning the school as a demonstration hub to share knowledge, benefits, and inspire clean water practices for local households.
Empowering Students as System Owners
"At Rain Schools, students are not merely consumers of rainwater—they are active monitors, decorators, testers, and the true owners of the RFD systems!"
By integrating scientific literacy directly into daily school routines, students develop an active connection with climate resilience, clean water management, and hygiene practices.
Quality Testing
Students regularly test water parameters such as pH, TDS, and turbidity using digital meters.
System Monitoring
Active tracking and logging of water levels, flow meters, and general system health.
RIWEM educators training students on digital water quality inspection
RFD System Architecture
Engineering-grade rainwater harvesting and purification systems tailored for educational environments.
Technical Specifications & Design
Our system designs (such as the installation at Phonthong School in Vientiane) integrate multiple filtration, disinfection, storage, and automated monitoring elements to assure compliance with health standards:
The Rainwater Taste Challenge
Purified rainwater processed through the RFD system undergoes strict physical and chemical validation. To build trust and excitement, schools conduct blind taste tests comparing rainwater to leading commercial water brands.
🏆 Taste Test Results
Rainwater won by landslide in student taste tests.
Purified rainwater was rated highest for sweetness and cleanliness by both students and educational staffs!
Modern Water Treatment Centers
Our water treatment building enclosures are custom-engineered for safety, weather resilience, and educational aesthetics. Features include:
- Secure Enclosure: Securely locks filters, pumps, and electrical panels away from direct elements.
- Clean & Eco-Branded: Outfitted with eco-friendly artificial green turf panels and clear clean water signage ("Khu Vực Xử Lý Nước Sạch") to build a positive community visual presence.
- Long-Term Service: Backed by partner sponsorships from SNU, MKCF, Faculty of Water Resources (NUOL), and RIWEM to guarantee operational longevity.
Partner in Expanding Rain Schools
We collaborate with schools, education boards, local government bodies, and corporate partners to fund, build, and maintain rainwater treatment systems in schools across Vietnam.
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