Build 2 water wells for 500 villagers in Ethiopia

Since our last update, most of the work we did at first was focused on wrapping up the projects we started in South Wollo, Amhara region, and Alelitu woreda, Oromia region. We are happy to report that we have managed to complete them. We also completed our two-year projects in Hagrermariam Woreda, Amhara region, and Bursa Woreda, Sidama region. We discussed with the health and administration offices on both sites and went over the projects we completed, the accomplishments and the takeaways. We also discussed at length about the various WASH (Water, sanitation, and hygiene) programs and Nutrition programs we implemented and the different approaches we took (example: Breast feeding consultations where we directly engaged with new mothers, Home to Home visits where we follow up with the community, school WASH programs to interact and educate the students etc.) and the effectiveness of them. We were very happy to receive the feedback and to include them in our future programs.

We have started the New Year with a bang, launching three major projects in Sidama region, Amhara region and, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Once finished, these projects combined will provide access to clean water for almost 1500 beneficiaries. The community’s involvement is crucial when launching a project. They can give invaluable insights on their challenges. This information help us come up with a plan that yields actual change, rooted in sustainability.

As we are coming upon 15 years since our beginning, how far we’ve grown and adapted throughout the years is astonishing. As part of the community, we were able to achieve new heights, and we are dedicated to reach even further.

All this is possible because of our partners and supporters who gave us a chance because they saw the passion and potential in us, guided us and pushed us to work harder and reach further, backing our vision of 100% access to clean water for all. We appreciate you all.

As always, a big thank you to GlobalGiving for giving us a platform to document our progress and showcase our growth. We are so grateful to have you in our corner.

Water is essential, it is a question of survival.

Let’s work together for a change and lead by example in our progress.