While access to clean drinking water remains a major challenge in most of the remote areas in Ghana, Hive Empowers Communities brings hope and lasting change. Through the construction of sustainable water systems, the initiative is transforming lives in some of the country's most underserved communities.
This year alone, we have been able to drill three new boreholes, bringing the operational total to date across two regions to 17. This week, another milestone was accomplished with the drilling of the 18th borehole within the Asenua community. Asenua is located in the Ashanti Region, and it's amongst the town grappling with significant water challenges, making this project a vital step toward addressing their needs.
From Survey to Success
Each borehole project starts with a great deal of survey work, a crucial initial step to determine the feasibility and sustainability of the site. Careful site selection will ensure that there is adequate underground water to sustain the community for years to come. In this manner, we always work towards accuracy and thoroughness in the survey as is the foundation of a long-term solution to water scarcity.
Thus far, the drilling at Asenua following the survey has been successful with the bursting of water from the ground, a very reassuring sign in the potential of the project. The engineer and his team did a good job and was able to complete the drilling stage. The next course of action that should follow involves mechanization that installs the pump infrastructure on the borehole that enables access to clean water.
Impact Beyond Water
When launched, this new borehole will be a source of clean drinking water and will greatly reduce the chances of waterborne diseases to improve overall health and well-being. Access to clean water will increase local productivity; community members, especially women and children, will spend less time fetching water from afar. Besides, this achievement will add up to the many impacts of Hive and will continue to promote Hive as a revolutionary blockchain capable of changing lives.
Gratitude
None of this would have been possible without the massive support of the Hive ecosystem. We have reached this milestone with Hive and we should be proud about the many stories of change that this project has helped create. Together we are making a difference, borehole by borehole. A big thank you to everyone who has supported and accompanied us through this empowering journey in making a difference.