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Islands Business: TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

Tamilies across Kiritimati Island are learning how to treat their water safely using bucket filters.

Islands Business: TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

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December 18, 2025
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Islands Business: TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

Islands Business: TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

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Tamilies across Kiritimati Island are learning how to treat their water safely using bucket filters.

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Islands Business: TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

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TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

On Kiritimati Island, clean water is more than a basic need – it’s a community effort. Thanks to the leadership of Nei Baneawa Women’s Association, families across the island are learning how to treat their water safely using bucket filters.

The filters remove over 99.9999% of bacteria and protozoa, but they only work if maintained properly. That’s why Nei Baneawa highlights the importance of daily backflushing, quarterly disinfection, and smart handling practices like washing hands and keeping filters away from direct sunlight.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Teburenga Geraldine Tabwebweiti.

Islands Business: TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

On Kiritimati Island, clean water is more than a basic need – it’s a community effort. Thanks to the leadership of Nei Baneawa Women’s Association, families across the island are learning how to treat their water safely using bucket filters.

The filters remove over 99.9999% of bacteria and protozoa, but they only work if maintained properly. That’s why Nei Baneawa highlights the importance of daily backflushing, quarterly disinfection, and smart handling practices like washing hands and keeping filters away from direct sunlight.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Teburenga Geraldine Tabwebweiti.

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Communications and Engagement for SPC Kiritimati island Water & Energy Projects
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Islands Business: TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

TE RAN AE E MANO, E MOA MAN TE MWEENGA (Safe Water Starts at Home): “How Kiritimati’s Nei Baneawa Women Are Leading the Way”

On Kiritimati Island, clean water is more than a basic need – it’s a community effort. Thanks to the leadership of Nei Baneawa Women’s Association, families across the island are learning how to treat their water safely using bucket filters.

The filters remove over 99.9999% of bacteria and protozoa, but they only work if maintained properly. That’s why Nei Baneawa highlights the importance of daily backflushing, quarterly disinfection, and smart handling practices like washing hands and keeping filters away from direct sunlight.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Teburenga Geraldine Tabwebweiti.

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Communications and Engagement
Teburenga Geraldine Tabwebweiti
Communications and Engagement for SPC Kiritimati island Water & Energy Projects
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