Safe water for children in the Philippines

SWFEC-Ph, Inc.  |  SEC Reg. No. 2024070157642-00

Every Child Deserves
Safe Water.

In the Philippines, 60 million people lack access to safe drinking water. 55% of schools have none. We're changing that — one community at a time, from disaster relief to lasting recovery.

60M
Filipinos without safe water
55%
of schools lack safe water
100+
SkyHydrant units deployed

The Water Crisis Is Hiding in Plain Sight

The United Nations declares access to clean water a fundamental human right. Yet in the Philippines — a nation of 115 million — 60 million people are denied this right every single day.

844M

People worldwide without clean drinking waterUNICEF

2.3B

Without access to basic sanitation

#1

Waterborne diseases are the leading health threat to school children in the Philippines

Contaminated water and poor sanitation are among the leading causes of death for children under five. Without safe water, proper sanitation, and hygiene, children face preventable diseases, malnutrition, and a lifetime of disadvantage.

This is not a distant problem. It is happening now, in Mindanao, in the Bangsamoro, in evacuation camps, in classrooms — and it requires action today.

WHO WE ARE

The Only Organization Doing Both

For communities and children in underserved and disaster-affected areas of the Philippines, Safe Water For Every Child Philippines is the only non-profit that provides immediate emergency relief AND long-term safe water access — seamlessly, using the same proven technology.

Other NGOs
Emergency WASH Only
  • Deploy fast, leave after
  • Communities left behind
  • Temporary relief only
SWFEC-Ph
The Bridge
  • Deploy fast AND stay permanent
  • Emergency → Recovery → Long-term
  • No handoff gap
Development Phase
Long-Term WASH
  • Permanent community installation
  • Ongoing monitoring & support
  • Lasting health outcomes

We are first responders, deploying SkyHydrants to save lives in a disaster. We are also development partners, installing those same SkyHydrants for permanent, long-term health in schools and communities.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Portable. Powerful. Proven.

The SkyHydrant Ultrafiltration System — invented by Rhett Butler AM, recipient of the Zayed Sustainability Prize and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award — is not just a filter. It's a portable water treatment plant that produces safe drinking water anywhere, with no power and no chemicals.

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10,000L/day
Serves 500–1,000 people daily
No power required
Works anywhere, anytime
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No chemicals
Pure ultrafiltration only
⏱️
20-minute setup
Deploy in any emergency
📅
10+ year filter life
Built for the long term
WHO standards
99.99% bacteria/virus removal
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Squirt Ultrafilters

Our smaller, portable units for rapid deployment in evacuation centers, allowing us to serve even the most chaotic disaster zones within 48 hours.

JULY 2024 — JULY 2025

Our First Year. Real Results.

In our founding year, SWFEC-Ph went from registration to deployment — responding to disasters, installing permanent systems, and building the partnerships that will carry our mission forward.

25+
SkyHydrant & Squirt units deployed
4
Emergency response deployments
3
Regions reached (Mindanao, BARMM, Bicol, Batangas)
₱2.8M+
Funds mobilized in Year 1

Permanent Installations

August 2024
Brgy. Bonbonon, Iligan City
Sponsored by Maria Calibo & Kendall Sales. In partnership with Rotary Club of Maria Cristina Iligan City.
September 2024
Agkir Agkir Elementary School, Libungan, Cotabato
Sponsored by Lawrence Acland Foundation. In partnership with LGU Libungan.
October 2024
Brgy. Sampatulog, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental
Sponsored by Lawrence Acland Foundation. In partnership with Rotary Club of Carmen Valley.
January 2025
Barangay Arizona, Midsayap, North Cotabato
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Drouin.
SWFEC-Ph community installation
Building Lasting Change
One community at a time

Emergency Responses

November 2024
Batangas Landslide

Deployed 1 GEM Rapid Response Pack with Rotary Club of Downtown Lemery, Batangas. Emergency kit provided by Disaster Aid Australia.

November 2024
Bicol Typhoon

Deployed 2 SkyHydrant Max units with Rotary Club Legazpi North. Units provided by Disaster Aid Australia.

December 2024
Siargao Island Power Outage

Deployed 2 SkyHydrant Max units to address 3-week water crisis from power outage. Units from SkyJuice Foundation.

Three Pillars, One Mission

OUR SUPERPOWER

We Bridge the Gap

We are the only organization in the Philippines that seamlessly transitions from emergency response to long-term development — ensuring no community is left without safe water.

When a typhoon strikes, we deploy within 48 hours. When the emergency passes, we don't leave. We work with the community to permanently install systems, turning relief into lasting resilience.

OUR TOOL

The SkyHydrant & Squirt Advantage

We use cutting-edge, yet simple and robust ultrafiltration technology that delivers safe water anywhere — with no electricity, no chemicals, and no need for traditional infrastructure.

Our portable units can be set up in 20 minutes in a chaotic evacuation center, then later installed as the community's permanent water source. This scalability is key to our impact.

OUR NETWORK

We Don't Do It Alone

We multiply impact by uniting global expertise with local action. Our model is partnership-centric — we are connectors, not just providers.

By partnering with Disaster Aid Australia and SkyJuice Foundation for technology, Rotary Clubs for community reach, and LGUs for local leadership, we create a scalable network that is greater than the sum of its parts.

OUR PARTNERS

Stronger Together

Every SkyHydrant deployed is the result of a partnership. We are grateful for the trust, technology, and support of our global and local partners.

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Disaster Aid Australia

International humanitarian partner providing emergency response equipment and funding

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SkyJuice Foundation

Technology partner; creators of the SkyHydrant ultrafiltration system

⚙️

Rotary International

Community mobilization, fundraising, and on-ground support across Mindanao and beyond

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Department of Education (DepEd)

Partnership for school-based installations (Kidapawan SkyHydrant Project)

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Local Government Units (LGUs)

Community ownership, permitting, and ongoing maintenance support

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Symph

Digital and marketing partner

In partnership with

Disaster Aid AustraliaSkyJuice FoundationRotary ClubsLGUsDepEd

What's Next: Year 2 (July 2025–2027)

With SkyJuice Foundation's 2-year commitment secured, we have an ambitious roadmap — and we need your support to fulfill it.

30 SkyHydrant MAX units
serves 15,000–30,000 people
$150,000
100 SQUIRTS-MS units
serves 5,000 people
$75,000
500 SQUIRTS
serves 2,500 people
$62,500
Total Goal
$287,500
to reach 32,500+ people

Target deployment areas include Lanao del Norte, Bohol, Bukidnon, Tawi-Tawi (BARMM), Midsayap, and the Kidapawan DepEd project.

WHO WE ARE

Led by Volunteers. Driven by Mission.

SWFEC-Ph is led entirely by unpaid volunteer board members — professionals, civic leaders, and advocates who give their time and expertise to champion the cause of safe water. Our lean structure ensures your support goes directly to impact.

AM

Aldrico "Al" T. Mañus

Chairperson

Business and civic leader, philanthropist, Mindanao.

KM

Charlito "Kaloy" Manlupig

Volunteer CEO

Founder, former President & CEO of Balay Mindanaw; former Regional Director, Department of Agrarian Reform.

MS

Dr. Engr. Mario Sumalinog

Vice Chair & Operations Director

Safety, Environmental & Solid Waste Management Consultant.

Organization Credentials

SEC Registered
No. 2024070157642-00 | July 2, 2024
BIR Registered
TIN: 655-543-819-00000
Audited Financial Statements
Filed with SEC