Solar-Powered Well for a Health Clinic in Niger

Since the water system for the health clinic in Karambi became operational at the beginning of the year, we've heard from patients and health care providers who were eager to share their stories about how easy access to safe water has transformed their community. I'm thrilled to be able to share some of those testimonials with you, the generous donors who helped make this transformation possible. Thank you, as always, for your compassion in action!

“My name is Rahamou and I live in the village of Krambi Tsofoua. When I gave birth for the first time, our health care facility had a serious water problem, and we had to rush to the village to fetch a quantity of water which was used to do the minimum of hygiene, despite which I didn't even wash. This year, however, I went back for another delivery, where I found water available on the spot, enabling the matrons to clean the delivery room and wash my child. In turn, I had plenty of water to wash myself. It's a great relief to have water available at the health care facility. We are very satisfied and thank the donors!"

“I'm Noura Moussa, a nurse at Karambi health care facility. Before Wells Bring Hope provided this new water system, women had to fetch jerry cans of water from the village to cover their needs after childbirth. But today, we no longer have this problem. We have a water point in the delivery room, enabling the midwife to practice the necessary hygiene. As for the mother of the child, she can also go to the shower to wash herself and her clothes, as there's also a water point for her use. Afterwards, the matron can prepare a water-based solution to clean the delivery room and keep it clean for other visitors.”

Thanks to your support and that of other generous Wells Bring Hope donors, the health clinic in Karambi, Niger now has running water in its treatment, observation, and delivery rooms. This water project has allowed for improved hygiene practices and overall healthcare at the facility, a fact that will encourage more local residents to seek treatment there. It is now possible for staff at the facility to provide a higher level of care, dramatically reduce the risk of infection for healthcare workers and patients, and improve outcomes for mothers and their infant children.

In addition, the solar-powered, mechanized well that was installed at the site is providing safe water for the community of Karambi Tsofoua, which is home to 1,987 people. The village now has two tap stands that provide daily access to water for drinking and hygiene. As a result, this project has reduced the burden on women and girls, who no longer have to trek long distances to collect water from unprotected sources.

We are looking forward to the completion of two more health clinic water systems this year, and with your help, we will continue to work to provide everyone in Niger with access to clean water.

Thank you, as always, for your support!