The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has provided Atebubu Mempeasem with a modern solar-powered borehole to address the community’s ongoing water crisis.
Located in the Bono East Region of Ghana, parts of the community face severe water shortages, causing significant distress for residents.
Each year, during the dry season, many of the hand-pump boreholes in the area run dry, worsening the situation.
As a result, school children, women, and other community members have been forced to rely on groundwater that is deemed unhygienic, as it is often shared with animals.
The commissioning of the new borehole has brought joy to the community.
Atindogo Tahiru, the assembly member for the area, expressed his excitement about the project.
He noted that the initiative arrived at a crucial time, as their primary water source—a dam—had become contaminated and unsafe for consumption.
He stated, “If you go to the hospitals here in Atebubu, typhoid fever is one of the leading diseases due to the poor quality of water.”
“KSRelief has provided immense relief to our community. We will manage the facility properly and ensure its effective use. We are very grateful for the support,” he added.
Tahiru explained that the borehole’s proximity to the community’s basic school would significantly alleviate the water crisis, as students were previously compelled to return home during breaks to fetch water.
With approximately 1,500 pupils enrolled, the school community expressed relief following the borehole’s commissioning.
One student, Musiliatu Musah, said, “We will no longer struggle to get water to wash our hands or drink after eating, which will improve our academic activities.”
Other community members also celebrated the successful completion of this much-needed initiative.
