2022 Projects

Kenya

The Moricho and Kelelwet communities are some of the fastest growing population centers in Eastern and Central Africa. The little water that’s available is hard to access, with women and children using much of their day to search for available water. This has not only led to an increase in waterborne illnesses but has also affected education – since children must spend so much time in search of water.

By installing a borehole in these communities, FWWF is helping with hygiene and health, as well as the communities’ economic future.

Mozambique

About 1,500 people live in the Zavora Community and most must walk 8 kms (5 miles) for water from contaminated lakes. Some can capture water from rain, but severe drought has made this nearly impossible. As a result, children often suffer from health conditions like bilharzia and other gastrointestinal diseases.

The FWWF funded borehole project covered the drilling and testing of a well and the supply of all ancillary equipment, including an overhead storage tank with basic reticulation. The well will allow this poor area to access water more regularly, helping to improve the community’s overall health.

South Africa

The Rocklands Intermediate School and Ekuphumleni Satellite Clinic in Gqeberha provide critical services in an area that faces poor socioeconomic conditions and malnutrition. Health conditions, like HIV/AIDS, pneumonia and other respiratory deceases overwhelm the already strained health care system. This becomes exponentially worse when people do not have access to potable water as the municipal supply often fails.

With the addition of the FWWF borehole, both the health facility and school can provide the water needed for proper hygiene. The school is now better able to prepare a daily meal for students, which is often the only decent food that some learners have for the day.

Kuyga Public Primary School in Gqeberha serves 1,012 learners and 22 teachers. The area suffers from extreme poverty, poor health and malnutrition, all of which are exasperated by the lack of clean water available.

A new FWWF-funded borehole can help alleviate some of these challenges. It is projected to provide 43,488 L of potable water a day (11,488 gallons) for use by the school and the surrounding community.

Masifunde Changemaker Academy is run by Masifunde Learner Development – a public benefit organization with over 15 years of experience. The school, and the surrounding community, encompass around 12,000 residents. With no potable water nearby, residents experience many health-related issues, including HIV/AIDS, pneumonia and other respiratory deceases, like tuberculosis.

With the addition of a FWWF-funded borehole, residents and students will have access to 52,128 L of water a day (13,770 gallons). This water can be a critical tool in helping improve hygiene and nutrition in the community.