A Thirsty Village: A Call for Help

Dear Cherished Donors,

We are excited to bring you updates on the progress of our community water project.

The Tusani Community continues to face significant water challenges following the drying up of their main dam. With only one borehole serving the entire population, access to safe water remains limited and stressful, especially during the dry season.

This community  project therefore  aims to construct a mechanized borehole to provide reliable and safe water for domestic and livelihood activities, improving health, hygiene, and overall quality of life.

Progress Made This Period

Community Mobilization:

• The community has shown strong commitment by organizing themselves and contributing both local labor and skills for construction of a concrete platform for a tank, and financial resources worth GHS 6,000.00  to purchase electrical wires and an electric pump towards the mechanized borehole construction.

 Equipment Acquisition :

• The community has acquired a water storage tank for the mechanized system.
• A water pump has been purchased and is ready for installation.
• Electrical wires needed for the system have also been procured.                                                                                            Challenges Encountered
• Electrical Connection Gap:
• • With the tank, pump, and wiring now secured, the outstanding need is funding to connect electricity to the site, install the pump system, and complete the distribution setup.

  Water Demand Pressure:

  • The existing single borehole continues to be overstretched, especially as temperatures rise during the dry season in the Northern Region, increasing urgency for the completion of this mechanized borehole.
  • Impact So Far
  • • Strengthened community ownership, active participation, and social cohesion.
    • Increased awareness of safe water and sanitation needs.
    • Built momentum and hope among residents for a sustainable solution.
    • Tangible progress toward completion, with a tank, pump, and wiring now in place.

Your Continued support will help :

• Complete the electrical connection needed to power the pump system.
• Reduce overcrowding at the single existing water source in the community.
• Improve health outcomes by preventing waterborne diseases.
• Ease the burden on women and children who bear the greatest cost of water scarcity.