Access to clean drinking water is becoming a reality for some people in Ghana, thanks to a major project by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief).
The centre has successfully drilled 12 out of 14 hand-pump boreholes across the country, aiming to solve long-standing water problems in several communities.
According to officials, nine of these boreholes use hand pumps, while five are powered by solar energy. Once all 14 boreholes are completed and working, they are expected to benefit around 46,500 people.
The project covers communities including Jamasi, Agona, Atebubu, Ejisu, Kintampo, and Hemang, where access to clean water has been a daily struggle.
In Bipoa Mangoase, a small community in the Ashanti Region, the borehole project has changed lives. Residents previously had to walk into the bush to find water, which was often unsafe to drink.
A resident, Adiza Yussifu, shared her experience. “Life was hard. We had to boil the dirty water before drinking it, just to avoid falling sick. But now, we have clean water in the community. My family is very happy.”
In Jamasi, the water crisis forced people to rely on private homes for water. But that option was not always reliable.
Now, with a new borehole in place, the situation is improving. The assembly member for Jamasi Estate Electoral Area, Owusu Yeboah Kingsley, expressed his gratitude.
“The water challenge was really serious here. We thank the organization for coming to our aid.”
The project was carried out in partnership with Markaz Aleawn Alyaqin Humanitarian Service, a local non-governmental organization.
The group’s Executive Director, Ishmael Mohammed Kamil, explained the aim of the project.
“The purpose of these boreholes is to help villages that are struggling to access clean water.”
He said that two years ago, KSrelief constructed 52 solar-powered boreholes in communities across Ghana. This year, they are adding 14 more, showing their ongoing support for vulnerable communities.
“Many places no longer depend on unsafe water because of these boreholes. The project is really making a difference,” Mr. Kamil said.
He commended the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre for its continued efforts and called on government and traditional leaders to help by providing land for future water projects.
Thanks to the KSrelief Centre, thousands of Ghanaians are now drinking clean water close to their homes. The hope is that more communities will benefit in the future—and that access to clean water will no longer be a luxury, but a basic right for all.
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