Safe Water Transforms a Child’s World
In rural Tanzania, twelve-year-old Frank’s life used to revolve around [...]
In rural Tanzania, twelve-year-old Frank’s life used to revolve around [...]
For 15-year-old Robdu, pursuing her education—let alone her dream of [...]
Clean, safe water is vital to thrive and live as [...]
Each year, waterborne diseases afflict hundreds of millions of people, [...]
Last year, eleven-year-old African entrepreneur Gideon and his family and [...]
Luisiana, a bright 13-year-old girl with an unyielding spirit, lives [...]
Before Water For Good worked in her village in Uganda, [...]
Running a small business is tough, but for Madina Fanette, it’s even harder without reliable water. After years in a refugee camp, she returned to the Central African Republic to open Bébé Moukandjo, a successful restaurant in her front yard. Madina’s journey embodies resilience, overcoming immense challenges to pursue her dream.
As treasurer of her village’s water committee in Ethiopia’s Dodola district, Obore has been essential in sustaining the water source that transformed her community. Her training in financial management and maintenance enabled her to protect this vital resource, freeing women and children from long treks to collect contaminated water. With access to reliable water, sanitation, and hygiene, Obore’s village is thriving with healthy families, empowered citizens, and hope for the future.
For years, Aregash faced the exhausting task of walking miles for water, often sharing contaminated sources with animals, which led to frequent illnesses and financial strain. When her village gained access to reliable water alongside an effective WASH program, life transformed for her family and community. With newfound health and time, Aregash opened a coffee shop, creating a steady income and inspiring other women in her village.