In many rural villages in Nigeria, families depend on contaminated streams & shallow wells for water. This project will install 30 hand-pump boreholes to serve 3,500 women and children in 10 communities. Women walk up to 3 hours daily to collect water, putting their health and safety at risk. With clean water closer to home, families will reduce the time spent fetching water and avoid common waterborne diseases. Each borehole costs $1,500 and covers drilling, testing, hand pump, labour/finishing
Rural families in Nigeria often rely on open streams and shallow wells that are unsafe. Clean water is far from home, and women must walk long distances daily to fetch it. This exposes them to injuries, poor hygiene, and illness from unsafe water. Diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid are common. Local communities lack funds, tools, and trained workers to build and maintain clean water sources. Without help, many continue to use water that puts their health at risk.
The project will build 30 boreholes with hand pumps in 10 rural villages. Each site will be drilled, tested for water safety, and built with a strong concrete platform to prevent contamination. Trained local workers will carry out the work. Families will access water closer to their homes. This helps reduce illness, improve hygiene, and limit the long hours women and girls spend collecting water.
With water close to home, women will have more time for farming, childcare, or schooling. Families will rely less on unsafe sources, leading to better hygiene and fewer waterborne illnesses. Training local workers helps keep the boreholes running after installation. A steady water supply supports long-term health and better living conditions for rural households.
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