RAIN SCHOOLS FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN THE MEKONG REGION

    • Priority Sector
    • Environment

    • Duration
    • 2025/03/20 - 2027/03/19

    • Call Number
    • MKCF CALL 8

Country of Implementation

  • Cambodia
  • Lao PDR
  • Thailand
  • Viet Nam

Project Description

This project aims to enhance climate resilience in the Mekong region by scaling up Rain Schools and promoting rainwater harvesting as a sustainable water solution. Key activities include establishing a Rainwater Training and Research Center (RTRC), installing rainwater filtration and distribution (RFD) systems in schools, developing MOOCs and mobile applications, and organizing Rain Camps and an international conference. Through capacity building, technical training, and international collaboration, the project will empower students, engineers, and policymakers. Aligned with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport’s (MoEYS) goal of establishing 1,000 Rain Schools, the initiative ensures long-term sustainability and positions the RTRC as a global hub for rainwater education and innovation.

Our Core Objectives

Activities / Components

Expected Results

  • Enhanced Capacity for Rainwater Management: One fully equipped training facility established to train engineers and key personnel across the region.
  • Improved Knowledge and Practices: One MOOC and two mobile applications developed and promoted to provide accessible, practical training in rainwater management.
  • Increased Clean Water Supply: Rainwater harvesting systems installed in six schools, ensuring sustainable access to clean drinking water for students and surrounding communities.
  • Strengthened Regional Cooperation: Two international conferences and three Rain Camp events conducted to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration between Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea.