Clean Water, Closer to Home: Two New LIFE Water Wells Serve More Than 1,100 People in Ghana
The Challenge of Accessing Clean Water in Ghana
For many families in Ghana, getting water is still part of the day's work.
In communities without reliable water systems, families may depend on public standpipes, boreholes, wells or other sources for the water they need to drink, cook, wash and maintain basic hygiene. In August 2026, UNICEF reported that families in parts of Ghana continue to spend time, money and physical effort collecting water, sometimes from sources that may be unsafe.
The consequences reach beyond thirst. When clean water is far from home, collecting it can consume hours that could otherwise be spent at school, working or caring for a family. Unsafe water can also increase exposure to waterborne illness.
In two communities in Ghana's Eastern Region, LIFE helped change that daily reality.
Two Wells, More Than 1,100 People Reached
Between April 21 and May 20, 2026, Life for Relief and Development completed two water wells with pumps in Bowkrom and Aduakrom in Ghana's Eastern Region.
Together, the wells provide reliable access to clean and safe water for more than 1,100 people.
Bowkrom: More than 500 people reached
Aduakrom: More than 600 people reached
Before the wells were constructed, residents reported walking long distances to collect water. Some families relied on unsafe sources because they had few alternatives.
The new wells brought clean water much closer to the people who need it.
Why Clean Water Changes More Than Health
Reliable water access can reshape the rhythm of an entire community.
Residents no longer need to spend hours walking to distant sources, freeing time for school, work and household responsibilities. Easier access is particularly important for women and children, who often carried much of the burden of collecting water in these communities.
The projects were also designed with sustainability in mind. Site assessments and water testing were conducted, and local water committees were formed and trained in basic pump maintenance and repairs.
That community involvement helps ensure that the wells can continue serving families beyond the completion of the project.
In Their Own Words
A young girl from Bowkrom described what changed for her family:
"Before this water well was built, I woke up very early every morning and walked a long distance to fetch water for my family. Sometimes the water was dirty, but we had no choice. Today, clean water is just a few steps away from our home."
In Aduakrom, a teacher saw another consequence: children had more time for their education.
"Our children used to miss classes because they had to help fetch water from distant sources. Today, they can attend school regularly and concentrate on their education."
For these communities, a water well is not simply a piece of infrastructure. It can mean safer drinking water, fewer hours spent collecting it and more time for children to learn and families to work.
Thank You to LIFE Donors for Making Clean Water Possible
These wells exist because donors chose to invest in something every family needs every day: clean water.
More than 1,100 people in Bowkrom and Aduakrom now have a reliable water source closer to home. Each trip that no longer has to be made to a distant water source and each child with more time for school is part of the lasting impact of that generosity.
Thank you for helping bring clean water, better health and greater opportunity within reach.
