A borehole was drilled in 2010 at the Bishop Forson School Complex and the children and teachers are grateful to have clean water readily available. The water is pumped to a cistern in the middle of the campus and the children collect it for cooking, washing and drinking. The PTA is working towards putting in a gravity-fed system so that the school can one day have running water. Of course we will do what we can to assist their efforts.

Our ability to do this drill this borehole is credited to our generous supporters. Maxine Gowen and Brian MacDonald provided a matching grant to kick things off and we are thankful to them and to all who rose to the challenge!

A new septic system and self-flush toilets were also installed thanks to the the Danish government and the availability of this water.

In 2011 we initiated an educational aspect to this water project. With the assistance of The Better Water Maker, we began testing and comparing water throughout the area to see what the quality of water is that neighbors are drinking – from packaged water to lake water. We established a student committee and the children are enthused to consider how they can help improve the quality of water available to the local population.

Smaller but still important improvements have been made at the Airfield School. The simple addition of a bucket with a spout is delivering a more hygienic method of water delivery for students, teachers and volunteers.