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Finishing the works in Bokola and Kaniche
The celebrations have died down, the drilling rigs have packed up and gone home, and our window into the lives of Bokola and Kaniche is starting to close. But there is still much to do and a huge amount…
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Work on the wells continues
After 7 days when the concrete is dry the pump will be installed in Bokola. Original photo on Instagram Even those with disabilities can use this water point because of the slope. Thanks for your donation on behalf of Kaniche…
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The Dig – drilling and celebration!
Last week was a momentous turning point for the residents of Bokola and Kaniche. The drilling of new boreholes brought clean, safe water to the communities for the first time. The wells will have a profound impact on the health…
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The highs and lows of drilling in Bokola
No matter what happened today, it was always going to be a big moment in Bokola’s history. To start with it was raining in the dry season, and today was also the day we were hoping to bring clean safe…
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Florence Luster looks to the future
We are less than half way through the dry season and the scoop in Bokola is essentially dry – it is no more than a filthy puddle. The scoop is also extremely dangerous; now over four meters deep with steep…
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Borehole drilling has started!
Borehole drilling has started in Bokola village Original photo on Instagram
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From today, life in Bokola will never be the same
This simple unassuming stake in the ground marks the point where a 40 metre borehole will be dug today. We hope this borehole will bring clean safe water to the people of Bokola for the very first time. Off in…
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Manesi collecting water
Manesi Rabson is among the few of the older generation, born and raised in Bokola Village some 60 years ago. Since her childhood she has never had access to clean and safe water with the only source being the Namizu…
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Danger of the deepening scoop
Bokola scoop is still going deeper & deeper that it has turned into a death trap to the community when collecting water. The danger is that it can collapse anytime as the scoop is at sandy area. Original photo on…
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Mr Meke adds his roof
Mr Meke aged 79 roofing his new toilet in Bokola village. This aged man is showing a good example of participation during any development activities in the village. Original photo on Instagram
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