We are dedicated to bringing a sustainable source of safely managed water to those in need. The primary focus of our work is centred on offering families the ability to own their own borehole, which creates not only dignity but long-term sustainability and self-sufficiency. Our on-plot pumps provide readily accessible water for drinking, cooking, washing, cleaning, etc. and it means no longer having to rely on contaminated open community wells which are often located far from the home.
Globally, at least 1.8 billion people use a drinking-water source contaminated with faeces. Contaminated water can transmit diseases such diarrhoea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio. It is estimated to cause 502,000 diarrhoeal deaths each year. Drinking water service levels in the region of Ziguinchor are currently far behind the SDG goals for 2030 with just 49% of the population having access to basic services and the remaining 51% accessing limited or unimproved services.
Fountain of Life is dedicated to bringing a sustainable source of safely managed water to those in need. Our on-plot pumps provide readily accessible water for drinking, cooking, washing, cleaning, etc. and it means no longer having to rely on contaminated open community wells which are often located far from the home.
The primary focus of our work is centred on offering families the ability to own their own borehole, which creates not only dignity but long-term sustainability and self-sufficiency. Our research has shown that, within the culture that we work, water is understood to be a social good rather than an economic good. As a result, almost every borehole is shared with neighbours, friends, and family. On average a micro-community of around 100 people benefit from each installation.
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