I saw one of the hardest water struggles I have ever seen today. And it broke my heart. Many parts of Africa deal with the fight for clean drinking water every single day, but there are some villages that have to live under conditions that are hard to even imagine. Today's photos reminded me that there are families, children and entire communities behind every number that are fighting to make ends meet with what little they have.
This village has only a contaminated river to use for drinking, cooking and washing. The water was obviously dirty and unclean and very dark brown or muddy, full of contaminants and other hazardous materials. However, this is the only place where this village gets its water. Seeing individuals scoop water from a river that would not be safe for humans to drink from is a memory that I won't forget anytime soon. This is an example of how unequal we are in accessing a simple basic human necessity.
When I stood there watching children haul large yellow gallon containers to go get water from the river, I could feel the weight of their reality. This is not a problem of convenience; this is a matter of risk, illness and a cycle of suffering that these children did not choose to be in. No one deserves to have to wake up each morning questioning whether the water they drink will hurt them. Also, no community should have to rely on contaminated water while a solution such as a borehole can provide hope, health and dignity.
Visits like this reinforce the purpose of Wellsforall, especially in Africa. These visits remind me of why we do what we do, why each borehole is important, why every contribution matters and why the continued growth of the Hive and its impact is vital. Clean water should never be a privilege; it should be a right. Until communities like this no longer have to rely on an unsafe river for their water supply, we have much more work to do.
People are going through a lot to get water. Your passion for humanity service will be rewarded by God along. Weldon sir keep doing the good work and putting smiles in an ordinary man's face.
It is sad to see the struggle of people in obtaining water.