On June 13, 2024, Pomla Hamayero Village in Cameroon’s Bénoué district celebrated a transformative milestone with the inauguration of a solar water pump, generously donated by the Kirsh Foundation. This system delivers 2.23 liters of clean water per second through 2,895.73 kilometers of piping, providing safe and reliable water to 10 taps and benefiting all 2,968 residents. Prior to this development, accessing water was a daily ordeal for the villagers, particularly for women and girls. The community relied on a river which saw significant drops in water levels during the dry season. Villagers often had to wait one to two hours for the water to rise to the surface, further delaying their already lengthy 2-kilometer trips. Along these routes, women faced dangers of assault and encounters with venomous snakes, putting their safety at risk. The collected water was, leading to widespread waterborne diseases that hindered the community’s health and productivity. With the solar water pump now in place, life in Pomla Hamayero Village has dramatically improved. Clean, easily accessible water has reduced health issues, eliminated the risks associated with long, hazardous journeys, and provided much-needed relief to the villagers. Children can now focus on their education instead of spending hours fetching water, and women have more time and energy to devote to economic activities and household needs.

On August 7, 2024, Ouro Barka Koleré Village in Cameroon’s Bénoué district celebrated the installation of a solar water pump, generously provided by the Kirsh Foundation. This innovative system now delivers 2.51 liters of clean water per second through 2,546 kilometers of piping to 20 taps, providing reliable water access to 3,738 residents. Before, the village relied on just two hand pumps, which frequently broke down. Villagers faced long waits at the pumps, and when they failed, they were forced to return to the river to collect water. This unreliable access not only disrupted daily routines but also impacted children’s education, as they spent hours waiting at the water points instead of attending school or focusing on their studies. The unsafe water from the river contributed to widespread illnesses, further compounding the community’s challenges. The solar water pump has transformed life in Ouro Barka Koleré Village. Reliable access to clean water has significantly improved health outcomes by reducing waterborne diseases, while the time saved from fetching water has allowed children to focus on their education and families to pursue economic opportunities.

Ouro André Village is home to 2,656 people and is remotely located in Bénoué, Cameroon. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 0.2km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated source. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including typhoid fever. With generous support from the Sam Berman Charitable Foundation, on February 6, 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Ouro André Village, significantly improving the lives of Ouro André Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security, and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation, and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunity.

On Sep 29, 2023, a solar water pump was installed in Ouro Bessoum Village thanks to a generous donation from Kirsh Foundation. It now serves 2497 people by pumping liters of water daily to 20 taps over 2154 kilometers of piping throughout the village. This has transformed the village, enhancing education, economic growth, and significantly improving the villagers’ health. The community is now thriving and growing.

Bakona Village, home to 2,248 people and remotely located in Bénoué , Cameroon. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 500.0km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated source. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including typhoid fever. With the generous support from Kirsh Foundation, in Feb 6, 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Bakona Village, significantly improving the lives of Bakona Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.

On Oct 31, 2023, thanks to a donation from Kirsh Foundation, Ouro Kessoum 2 Village celebrated the installation of a solar water pump. Every day, this system delivers an average of 45,000 liters of water to 20 taps via 2875.9 kilometers of piping, enriching the lives of 6568 residents. This advancement has not only elevated education and spurred economic progress but has also had a profound positive effect on the health of the villagers. The community is blossoming and on an upward trajectory.

On Oct 4, 2023, a solar water pump was installed in Mayo Dadi Village thanks to a generous donation from Kirsh Foundation. It now serves 5004 people by pumping liters of water daily to 20 taps over 3887 kilometers of piping throughout the village. This has transformed the village, enhancing education, economic growth, and significantly improving the villagers’ health. The community is now thriving and growing.

Lainde Karewa Village, home to 5,800 people and remotely located in Bénoué , Cameroon. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 50.0km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated open well. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including stomach ache. With the generous support from Kirsh Foundation, in October 28, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Lainde Karewa Village, significantly improving the lives of Lainde Karewa Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.