The remote village of Iwoyeketu and neighbouring villages in the southwest region suffers from severe water scarcity. During the brief rainy season, villagers frantically collect rainwater runoff in backyard dams, or go to the stream. But this turbid water filled with debris is unfit for direct drinking or long-term consumption.
In the long dry season, the village stream dries up completely. The nearest handpump water sourcer has long lines and cannot even meet the needs of Iwoyeketu’s increasing number of villagers. Women and children spend troubles walking to collect water, carrying heavy jerrycans.
With such limited access to clean water, preventable illnesses like diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid are common in Iwoyeketu, especially among the young and old. The daily struggle for water leaves little time for productive work, trapping villagers in a cycle of poverty.
During our visit, we spoke with villagers about their challenges. Grandmother Ado told us, “We know the diseases from our water cause sickness, but we have no choice.” A chief pleaded, “if you can, please help us provide more water sources so our children can be healthy and have a better future.”
Through the Water Hope for Communities project, we aim to change lives in villages like Iwoyeketu. By funding wells, water treatment systems, and pumps in vulnerable rural areas, we can provide access to clean, safe water year-round.
With your generous support, we can prevent disease, reduce poverty and uplift entire communities with the life-giving gift of clean water. Together, we can build a healthier future for villages across this region. By supporting this project, we are offering more than just water; we are providing the gift of health, dignity, and opportunity.