Provide Clean Water to 1000 people in Yimbo, Kenya

As reported in my last update, safe water is now flowing from the new well in Yimbo.  Since then, our local village water committee has secured the well and is successfully managing access to help assure the water is used according to the plan developed before drilling commenced.  So all is "going well," so to...

It's been a great summer for the Friends of Yimbo.  After a difficult winter, things have really turned around.  Why?  Because, as promised, water is now flowing in Muguna village in Yimbo!  Thanks to the help of many, and the incredible generosity of one particular Friend of ours, the first of two...

Dear Friends, We have good news!  My last update mentioned the need for a hydrological survey to determine the feasibility of drilling a borehole to meet the water consumption needs of the Yimbo community.  Just last week our contractor, Water Masters (K) Ltd., submitted their report on developing a new borehole,...

Dear friends, We’re sorry for the delay in updating you all on the status of our water project.  As it turns out, the second half of 2011 was a challenging learning experience for our young organization.  Most importantly, our Board learned the importance of exercising proper due diligence over those we hire...

Dear Donors, Since our April 1 debut at Global Giving, Friends of Yimbo has made progress toward the goal of bringing clean, safe water to Yimbo.  There have been several important developments.  First, we continue working with Dominion Farms, Kenya, to draw up the pipeline plans (shown in the...