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Galamsey - Ghana Water @ A Crossroad
Our country, our collective responsibility. We aim at 500 Boreholes in 5 years. Drinkable water to the villages
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Political & Social Leaders Have Failed Ghana.
Ghana, previously called Gold Coast, is the 10th largest producer of gold. The country is also rich in diamonds, bauxite, petroleum, and, recently, Lithium. However, due to political and traditional leaders' mismanagement of these and other natural resources, the citizenry rarely benefits from these exports.
Approximately 13.3% of Ghana's 32 million citizens live on $1.90 daily.
Lack of employment opportunities has led many into illegal and unregulated prospecting, and mining of gold, termed "Galamsey."
Past and present governments have not been able to provide an alternative means of employment to galamseyers (illegal miners.) As a result, galamsey has destroyed water bodies, forests, and land.
Today, Ghana faces an existential threat due to illegal mining destroying water bodies.
Ghana Water Company, the official government agency mandated to supply clean drinking water to households, is not up to the task. They have stated officially that due to galamsey and turbidity (sediment and cloudiness) levels of streams and rivers, they can't consistently supply potable water to the populace.
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Ghanaian Diaspora Action
A group of Ghanaians in the US diaspora have joined forces with Ghanaians in Ghana and are advocating to #FixTheCountry. The group, through their donations, decided to provide drinkable water to affected communities through boreholes projects.
Approximately 4 million Ghanaians are in the diaspora. The majority sends remittance to family and friends back home. In 2022, Ghana recorded $4.7 billion in remittances from its citizenry abroad, which is more than what the current government is seeking from the IMF as a relief to stabilize the economy.
500 Boreholes In Next 5 Years
We believe that if all Ghanaians in the diaspora band together, we can impact and save our people back home. Water is life, so the ideal place to start is with the Borehole Project. We aim to dig 500 boreholes in the next five years.
First Borehole project Completed in ashanti region
First Time Seeing Clear Drinkable Water
Some Of The Kids In The Village
First Borehole Project Being Constructed
Project Breakdown - Timelines
1 borehole cost $2,500
We built our first borehole in Mpaasaaso in Ashanti Region. The project cost approximately $2500.
selection of villages
Through our efforts, we aim to raise enough to bring drinkable water to all 16 regions in Ghana. Villages will be selected at random. Though we hope donors will be a part of this selection processes
Project execution dates
We estimate that each borehole will cost approximately $2500. We will collect funds on a rolling basis and start a new project once we have raised $2,500. Once a project begins, it takes approximately two weeks to complete.
Project Coordinators
Kwame Neuman
Coordinator
A Ghanaian American Software Engineer currently residing in the USA. An advocate for a constitutional review to prevent politicians from mismanagement and to be directly responsible to the people
Tel: +1-202-505-3954
Narbi Chani
Coordinator
A Farmer, entrepreneur, and social activist living in the USA whose goal is to help build a Ghana where true power lies in the hands of the citizens and not the politicians
Tel: +1-786-496-4152
Project Coordinators
Janeylove Ahoufe Hemma
Coordinator
A Ghanaian residing in the USA who is passionate about her country -- she wants Ghana to be a better place for all citizens, especially children.
Tel: +1-682-268-0341
Frema Shows
Coordinator
A healthcare worker and a social media activist - her passion is for the welfare of women and children, especially orphans. She looks forward to a Ghana where natural resources are used effectively.
Tel: +1-240-366-1815
Project Coordinators
Janice Jennifer
Coordinator
An American business management director with a great passion for Ghana - she wants the best for the citizens and for leaders to be held accountable for the development of Ghana
Tel: +1-516-595-9291
Joel Ayim
Coordinator
Giving back brings joy and satisfaction. It is heartwarming for me to see the smiles on people's faces. I hope for a better Ghana.
Tel: +1-202-505-3954
Project Coordinators
Mrs Agyemang-Barimah
Coordinator
A Ghanaian-American passionate about Ghanaians' welfare -- she firmly believes that custodians of Ghanaian resources should be accountable for mismanagement and fraud
Tel: +1-512-766-4698
Berikisu Quardey
Coordinator
A Ghanaian who wants to see the country grow and improve while consistently providing educational and career opportunities for youth and young adults.
Tel: +1-267-296-9008
Recent
Donors
Asiedua Sisters
Humanity is our religion. Two sisters with the passion of contributing to the holistic well being of the Ghanaian.
Narhbi Charni
I sincerely believe a gainfully employed, self sufficient populace by way of agriculture is an attainable endoeavor to realise self empowerment.
Frema Shows
I am looking forward to a Ghana where the natural resources are used effectively
Kwame Neuman
A Ghana beyond aid is possible if the citizen are able to realized that power belongs to them and have the capacity to affect changes in their life.
Recent
Donors
Mrs Berikisu Quardey
A Ghanaian lady who wants to see the betterment of the country and Job creation for the youth.
Joel Ayim
Giving back brings joy and satisfaction. It is heartwarming for me to see the smiles on people faces. I just hope for a better Ghana.
Mrs Janice Jennifer
An American Business Management Director with great passion for Ghana. I want the best for the citizens and the leaders held accountable for the development of Ghana.
Mrs Janeylove Hemaa
A Ghanaian lady residing in USA, passionate for her country Ghana to be a better place for citizens especially children.
Recent
Donors
Mrs Lamisi
A Ghanaian lady residing in America who is passionate about the welfare of Ghanaians. I am a big believer of accountability and holding the custodians of our resources accountable.
Ms Pauline Durant
An African American Lady in USA
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