How Our Clean Water Projects Work

From Community Request to Sustainable Impact

This video presents the full process behind our clean water initiatives in Nigeria—illustrating how

each borehole project moves from initial community request to long-term, sustainable water access.

Every project begins with listening.

We first identify communities in urgent need by receiving requests and conducting on-site

assessments. Population studies are carried out to evaluate the number of beneficiaries and the

level of water scarcity.

Once a site is selected, professional geological audits are conducted to determine whether water is

present underground, where it is most abundant, and at what depth it can be reliably accessed.

Following this assessment phase, specialized drilling companies are mobilized. Heavy

equipment—including drilling trucks, generators, and industrial machinery—is transported to the

site. The drilling process then begins, penetrating deep into the ground until reaching the water

table.

In the Abuja region, boreholes typically reach depths of 100 to 120 meters to ensure year-round

access to water. Whenever possible, drilling aims to secure access to multiple deep aquifers,

increasing sustainability and reliability.

Once water is successfully accessed, a permanent water distribution center is constructed. This

infrastructure allows community members to collect water freely, continuously, and in abundant

supply—without limitation.

Although water access is provided free of charge, the village community assumes responsibility for

maintaining the electricity supply required to power the water pumps. This is generally managed

through the use of generators, ensuring continuous operation and local ownership of the project.

This structured process guarantees that every clean water initiative is not only impactful—but

sustainable, technically sound, and community-supported.

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