More communities especially in rural Ghana, lack access to portable water, even more critical to curb the effects of the COVID-19 crisis faced globally. In responding to the development needs of the people, two mechanized boreholes have been provided and commissioned for the people of Ahaigbekope and Gblidemekope in the Akatsi South and North Districts of the Volta Region. This was made possible by the Presbyterian Relief Services and Development (PRESED), in partnership with the Ghana Outlook, a UK-based Non-Governmental Organization.
The two farming communities which have been suffering from acute water challenges over the years compelling women and children to travel far in search of water expressed their joy for the opportunity. Women and children have been depending on a stream and river which they normally share with cattle and other animals.
The boreholes will help solve the water supply challenges of the people in the two towns and the neighboring communities, especially school children and women. Again, the project will promote and sustain hand hygiene in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
