Give Clean Water to Gedo Bora Village
Give Clean Water to Gedo Bora Village
Ethiopia, Africa
Population: 232 people (40 families)
“I understood the importance of safe water after my wife gave birth and contracted typhoid.” - Gabiba, father of two
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Life in Gedo Bora: Meskaram’s Story
Three weeks after Meskaram gave birth to her second son, she contracted typhoid from drinking the river water in Gedo Bora village. Too weak and sick to nurse, she and her husband became fearful for the life of their newborn child.
Fears and illnesses like these are caused by contaminated water, and they are entirely preventable with the right resources.
But in Gedo Bora village, they have no other choice but to drink from the river; Meskaram and her husband Gabiba fill their containers there twice a day.
Gabiba says that it is mostly young children and pregnant mothers who fall ill from the unsafe water, but everyone has been touched by illness.
“Children who grow up here using the river water are repeatedly affected by typhoid,” he said.
Meskaram wants better for her children. Both she and her husband want them to go to school when they come of age, but like so many others in the village, they fear that unsafe water will keep them home.
Their three-year-old has already had to go to the hospital for severe diarrhea and pneumonia.
Despite their battle with waterborne illnesses, the family is hopeful. They spend their time tending to their corn crops and feeding their cows, and they believe that they will get safe water.
You can help Meskaram and everyone in Gedo Bora today. Your gift will provide health training for each household, plus a new, safe water source near their village.
Lasting change means more than just building a well. Local Lifewater staff will work house by house to teach healthy habits and share the love of Christ with everyone. Clean water means mothers like Meskaram can nurse her children without fear.
Here’s what happens when you sponsor a village water project through Lifewater:
Partner with a village. Your gift kickstarts a community water project.
Teach healthy habits. Small changes make a big impact on family health.
Build a well. The village contributes up to 15% for construction.
Measure impact. Local staff track success and provide support.
Engage the church. We equip local churches to love their community.
Sponsor Gedo Bora village today.
January 01, 2019: 6 new Healthy Homes Registered
Good news–there are 6 new Healthy Homes in Gedo Bora! A home is certified healthy when a family has adopted five healthy habits: washing hands with soap and water, storing and using water safely, building and using a bathroom with a roof and door, using a drying rack to keep dishes off the ground, and keeping the area around the home safe and clean.
December 18, 2018: 2 new Healthy Homes Registered
Good news–there are 2 new Healthy Homes in Gedo Bora! A home is certified healthy when a family has adopted five healthy habits: washing hands with soap and water, storing and using water safely, building and using a bathroom with a roof and door, using a drying rack to keep dishes off the ground, and keeping the area around the home safe and clean.
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$50 Helps one person
$250 Helps a family
$11,600 of $11,600 goal
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Latest Project News
Life in Gedo Bora: Meskaram’s Story
Three weeks after Meskaram gave birth to her second son, she contracted typhoid from drinking the river water in Gedo Bora village. Too weak and sick to nurse, she and her husband became fearful for the life of their newborn child.
Fears and illnesses like these are caused by contaminated water, and they are entirely preventable with the right resources.
But in Gedo Bora village, they have no other choice but to drink from the river; Meskaram and her husband Gabiba fill their containers there twice a day.
Gabiba says that it is mostly young children and pregnant mothers who fall ill from the unsafe water, but everyone has been touched by illness.
“Children who grow up here using the river water are repeatedly affected by typhoid,” he said.
Meskaram wants better for her children. Both she and her husband want them to go to school when they come of age, but like so many others in the village, they fear that unsafe water will keep them home.
Their three-year-old has already had to go to the hospital for severe diarrhea and pneumonia.
Despite their battle with waterborne illnesses, the family is hopeful. They spend their time tending to their corn crops and feeding their cows, and they believe that they will get safe water.
You can help Meskaram and everyone in Gedo Bora today. Your gift will provide health training for each household, plus a new, safe water source near their village.
Lasting change means more than just building a well. Local Lifewater staff will work house by house to teach healthy habits and share the love of Christ with everyone. Clean water means mothers like Meskaram can nurse her children without fear.
Here’s what happens when you sponsor a village water project through Lifewater:
Partner with a village. Your gift kickstarts a community water project.
Teach healthy habits. Small changes make a big impact on family health.
Build a well. The village contributes up to 15% for construction.
Measure impact. Local staff track success and provide support.
Engage the church. We equip local churches to love their community.
Sponsor Gedo Bora village today.
January 01, 2019: 6 new Healthy Homes Registered
Good news–there are 6 new Healthy Homes in Gedo Bora! A home is certified healthy when a family has adopted five healthy habits: washing hands with soap and water, storing and using water safely, building and using a bathroom with a roof and door, using a drying rack to keep dishes off the ground, and keeping the area around the home safe and clean.
December 18, 2018: 2 new Healthy Homes Registered
Good news–there are 2 new Healthy Homes in Gedo Bora! A home is certified healthy when a family has adopted five healthy habits: washing hands with soap and water, storing and using water safely, building and using a bathroom with a roof and door, using a drying rack to keep dishes off the ground, and keeping the area around the home safe and clean.
When you follow or donate to this
water project, you'll receive:
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Updates from the field
-
Progress in the village
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Completion reports
“We are confident Lifewater’s work will have life-sustaining impact.”
– Cary A. Paine, The Stewardship Foundation
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Project Milestones
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Project Ready
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Water Committee Formed
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Community Prerequisites Met
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Construction Started
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Village Has Safe Water Source
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Healthy Village
Explore Gedo Bora
View live progress in Gedo Bora including healthy homes, healthy villages and more.
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Healthy School
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Healthy Village
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Healthy Home
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Water Point
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Meet the Team
Lifewater field staff walk alongside each family in all our program regions with persistence, humility, and courage.
Tikikil
Shikur
Cashier / Store Keeper
Thomas
Fantaye
Driver/Logistics Assistant
Abinet
Ayele
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Yeshihareg
Balcha
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Mestawot
Abebe
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Samson
Mamo
Drill Co Pump Technician
Tarekegn
Tadele
Jr. WASH Tech
Yisahek
Dagne
Jr. WASH Tech
Zinash
Gebre
Cashier / Store Keeper
Derartu
Ayano
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Tirunesh
Hailu
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Meron
Tadesse
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Musa
Meribo
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Gudetu
Arse
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Muse
Mathewos
Water & Sanitation Technician
Tadesse
Gelgelu
Driver
Birkinesh
Bekele
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Adanech
Abebe
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Zeritu
Kebede
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Netsanet
Tadele
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Enat
Amde
Cashier / Store Keeper
Ermias
Wondwosen
Jr. WASH Tech
Tadelech
Tesfaye
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Duke
Megera
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Almaz
Torbi
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Turo
Sinkaro
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Kinfu
Siyoum
Drill Co Hydrologist
Amane
Zerfu
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Garedew
Amare
Driver and Logistics Assistant
Sofiya
Kore
Junior Accountant / Cashier
Sosina
Nega
Cashier / Store Keeper
Jarso
Asefa
Human Resources Manager
Bizuneh
Bushura
Driver/Logistics Assistant
Selamawit
Tilahun
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Surafel
Negash
Drill Co Chief Driller
Alemnesh
Girma
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Tewabech
Tademe
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Fura
Kebede
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Kasa
Engo
Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Senait
Solomon
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Sintayehu
Tamiru
Water and Sanitation Technician
Dereje
Getachew
Jr. WASH Tech
Shitaye
Urgessa
Water Technician
Almaz
Alemayehu
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Teshay
Habtu
Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter
Tamerat
Asefa
Drill Co Assistant Driller
Shumi
Adugna
Project Accountant
Genet
Tadese
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Biftu
Galata
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
Meseret
Marmara
Water Technician
Filagot
Worku
Accountant
Halima
Godana
Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter
All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Contributions are solicited with the understanding that Lifewater has complete control over the use of all donated funds. Our Board-approved policy is that all gifts designated for a specific project be applied to that project, with up to ten percent used for administrative and fundraising expenses. Occasionally we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.
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Water Committee Formed
Good News! Gedo Bora has selected water committee members to manage the safe village water source.
Forming a water committee is a key step toward establishing a safe water source in a village. Committees are made up of local men and women who manage the well and collect fees, ensuring the community’s investment lasts for generations to come.
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Community Prerequisites Met
Gedo Bora has completed all of the prerequisites for building a new water source: Healthy Homes, a water committee, and a 15% community contribution are all in place.
View Health Homes now on our interactive map of Ethiopia
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Construction Started
Work is officially underway to build a new water source for Gedo Bora.
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Village Has Safe Water Source
The new Water Point is now complete in Gedo Bora!
Clean, safe water transforms a village. Everyone gathers to celebrate, thanking God for the miracle in their community!
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Healthy Village
Great news! Gedo Bora is now a certified Healthy Village. That means the safe water source is complete and more than 90% of the community’s homes are healthy. That is a new future for 232 children and families.
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