In 2010, W.A.T.E.R. raised $360,000. In early 2010 we entered into an agreement with Sahara Group to provide 8 boreholes and 2 hand dug wells throughout Ghana. Additional wells were also drilled.
| Location (All in Ghana) | Fundraising By |
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| Datoku, Upper East Region |
Roe, Goater, Robinson, Preston - Seattle Legal community. Thanks to our hosts Kathy Goater and Donovan Flora for opening their home. |
| Sakote, Upper East Region |
St John Vianney and Kline extended family |
| Mirigu Gonum, Upper East Region |
Drinkwine, Anderson fundraisers and Schwientek family in memory of Otto Stumpe |
| Kanania, Upper East Region | Microsoft employees |
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Bowku Rain Catchment System Ola Cathedral Water Expansion |
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| Suranose (2 wells), Brong Ahafo Region | Sahara Group |
| Atta Akura, Brong Ahafo Region | Sahara Group |
| Bawa Akura, Brong Ahafo Region | Hessel Family in memory of Duke Hessel |
| Brofoyedru, Ashanti Region | Sahara Group |
| Wala Akura, Brong Ahafo Region | Sahara Group |
| Larumpe, Brong Ahafo Region | Sahara Group |
| Adentan Municipal Assembly (4 wells), Greater Accra Region | Sahara Group |
The Datoku borehole provides clean water to a childbirth clinic and over 1,000 people in the nearby communities.
The Sakote and Datoku wells were dedicated in July by the W.A.T.E.R delegation. Thank you to everyone who fundraised and donated for the 2010 Projects. You have made 2010 our most sucessful year yet!
Watch the 2010 Trip Video by Hallie Hemmingsen
W.A.T.E.R. Trip 2010 from Christopher Dube on Vimeo.
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