July 2025, by Andrea Muschiol and Dr. Martin Eckhardt
The project in the Boamadumasi region, Ashanti, Ghana, continues to be supported by FHN England: in addition to responsibility for the health station to ensure patient care, the construction of a new school nearby is also a focus.
The board of FHN Germany has decided to continue working on the long-term provision of water for the local population. After contact with the local project coordinator David, he informed us that 10 villages have at least one well, and some villages have several wells. Thanks to the loyal FHN donors, most of these wells have been drilled since 2018. However, not all wells are currently functioning satisfactorily, and some require major repairs. In two villages, wells are completely lacking.
The board of FHN Germany is currently in contact with project coordinator David to develop the details of a long-term maintenance fund for water supply. Urgent repairs will of course be carried out immediately. Functioning wells are a basic requirement for the health and quality of life of families on site and for the education of the children. Without wells, children often have to walk many kilometers to fetch water, often missing school. In addition, without functioning wells, water is often taken from polluted rivers, which endangers the health of entire families and villages. Details about the “Water Fund” will be shared in the Christmas newsletter. If you would like to specifically support the water project in the Boamadumasi region, please indicate “Ghana” as the purpose of your donation. We sincerely thank all supporters of this vital project for their help!