Not having access to clean water in the 21st century seems out of place. Imagine this nightmare in the heart of Ghana’s Eastern Region, where some people in Yilo Krobo are still struggling to access one of life’s most necessary resources: clean water. The reality for too many residents is the daily quest for water, which is a gruelling task that consumes hours with yellow water gallons, leaving them exhausted and vulnerable. Women and children, especially girls, often travel miles, trekking long distances to scrounge for water from muddy, unreliable sources for daily water collection, sacrificing time that could be spent on education, work, or family. The toll on meagre earnings from buying water daily from Pragya suppliers is a recipe for insufficient water for the families and unhygienic living conditions.
The lack of access to clean water puts these communities at risk of waterborne diseases, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and poor health. The people face daily economic hardships because, without reliable access to water, economic opportunities are limited, and the communities are trapped in a cycle of poverty, thus the cry for help. The provision of clean water will help to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases, improve overall health outcomes, and empower education. Through your support, we will be able to enable communities to thrive by providing access to clean water for daily life, increasing hygienic practices, agriculture, and economic activities.
Furthermore, education will be enhanced with free time for children, in particular girls, to attend school and focus on their education, rather than spending hours fetching water.
During our outreach engagements, the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation identified with community members the lack of access to clean water as the main priority for 5 communities in Yilo Krobo. We take it for granted that everyone has access to clean water to drink, cook, wash, and clean. However, the potential of these communities is hindered by the critical challenge of a lack of access to clean and reliable sources of water. It will be a dream come through, an answer to years of prayer to bring clean water to their doorsteps.
Previous efforts have been made by Water Aid Ghana and GWCL, but the municipality still faces water supply disruptions. Somanya residents only have one supply of water per week, and the recent crisis caused by construction works on the Somanya-Odumase-Kpong road has affected communities like Sawer. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has intervened, directing Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to resolve the issue, but to date, it is unresolved. To address this issue and improve water services delivery in rural communities, the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation, an NGO committed to transforming lives through sustainable solutions, is working with these communities to fulfil their major priority of access to clean water.
The mission of the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation is to work together with the communities to change this narrative by supporting community water projects in Yilo Krobo. We believe that every individual deserves access to clean, reliable water. Our goal is to empower these communities to provide sustainable water solutions that will improve health, boost economic opportunities, and enhance the overall quality of life of residents.
We are currently working on five community water projects in Yilo Krobo, each designed to address the unique needs of the communities we serve. These projects include:
1. Drilling, pump, piping, and installation of New Boreholes and Wells to provide access to clean, underground water sources. (Manual, mechanized or solar-powered)
2. Rainwater Harvesting: Collecting and storing rainwater for community use.
3. Local Water Distribution Systems with the building of alternative infrastructure to bring water directly to homes and public spaces.
4. Water Purification Systems that implement technologies to purify contaminated water sources.
5. Community Education to educate communities on water conservation, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
Your Support and donation will make a tangible difference in the lives of the people of Yilo Krobo by bringing water to those who need it most. Every contribution, big or small, will be used to improve health, education, and lives, foster economic growth, as well as create lasting change to support sustainable development and inclusivity in the communities. We invite you to join us in this mission so that together, we will create a ripple effect of positive change and help build more productive and resilient communities. The Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation is appealing to you to give water as an act of love to bring relief to girls and women overwhelmed with domestic drudgery and chores to improve their lives by donating today and helping us quench the thirst of struggling communities to provide clean water for drinking, cooking, and farming. We challenge you to support our rural community water project today and help us bring clean water by raising from GHC15,000-GHC200,000.00 per community times 5 to deliver safe drinking water to approximately 18,000 people in Boti, Sawer, Obenyemi, Obawale, and Perpetifi communities.
To ensure sustainability, the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation is committed to collaborating with key stakeholders like the Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly, Community members, organisations, individuals, and donors interested in providing water to communities, to enhance collective community-led ownership and participation, and to mobilise resources for the water projects
- Encourage active involvement of communities in the water supply project management
- Build relationships and foster partnerships through collaborating with development partners, duty bearers, and stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise
- Promote Community Management before, during, and after the water projects are completed
To Get Involved/Ways to give
Donate to support the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation community water project directly Via MOMO no. 0248510067/GCB Somanya Branch Account no. 2071180000919 to address the water needs of 5 rural communities in Yilo Krobo Municipality and improve the quality of life, health, and economic well-being of residents. Every contribution counts.
Volunteer to join our team, share your time and skills to help make a difference in the lives of people in the communities. Call 0241235199
Partner with Us to explore partnership opportunities to support our community water project and collaborate on this life-changing initiative.
Spread the Word by raising awareness about the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation’s rural water project and its impact, and share our mission with your friends, family, and social network.
Contribute to our rural community water project and make a lasting impact in Yilo Krobo.
You can make enquiries/comments on our WhatsApp number 0241235199/email address info@henrydjabamemorialfdn.org.gh
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