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Repairing a
Bore-Hole

Unable to afford it’s repair, the villagers had to walk over 3 miles for clean water, carrying it back on their heads.

Overall, we have restored clean, local drinking water to many thousands of people by repairing Bore-Holes. Some are minor repairs - one had been broken for many months and all it needed was a tube of glue! Others require major servicing, but the average cost of restoring fresh water is about £75 per Bore-Hole
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The most recent Bore-Hole repaired cost less than £100 and restored water to 5 villages - 4880 people!

OPEN HAND PROJECTS repaired the
Bore-Hole, the parts costing just £52.25

Out in the remote areas, there is no mains water nor sewerage, so clean drinking water is priority. Malnourished bodies are particularly susceptible to disease and simple illnesses kill. If crops are to grow and feed each family, an established water supply is vital to the local community.

Recognising this need, we have had staff trained to repair and maintain Bore-Holes.

This Bore-Hole had been broken for a year, and served 350 people

in 3 villages

We always have a waiting list.....