In October 2019, we drilled the “Water is Education” borehole! The water is both abundant and of high quality.
For two days, families came from up to 15 miles away to fill up their jerrycans with free water during the pumping trial. They washed themselves and their clothes as children, like Barka and Houlaye, swam and played. Herds of animals drank contentedly. There was so much joy!
The Impact when the Borehole Is Completed:
5,000
children will be able to attend school.
12,000
more women and children will gain access to health care.
16,000
more women and children will gain access to health care.
40,000
40,000 additional people will have access to water during the dry season.
We will initiate a Watershed Restoration project to rebuild marshes in the Azawak to fight desertification and climate change
