Across underserved communities, contaminated sources and long walks still define daily life, especially for children.
Long, unsafe walks
Families often travel long distances to reach unreliable or contaminated water sources, time that could be spent in school, work, or care.
Health at risk
Contaminated water drives waterborne disease, especially for children, and places an invisible tax on every household.
Opportunity deferred
When collecting water fills the day, education and livelihood suffer. Clean water restores hours and hope to a community.
Why Nigeria
Why Nigeria
Across rural communities in Edo State, access to clean and safe water remains one of the most pressing barriers to health and opportunity. Nigeria Water Project partners with local residents to build lasting borehole infrastructure where need is urgent and community ownership is strong.
Our mission
Our mission
We bring clean, sustainable water access to communities in Nigeria through borehole construction, community partnerships, education, and transparent impact, so families stay healthy, children stay in school, and villages can thrive.
Your gift goes directly toward boreholes, infrastructure, maintenance, and sustainability. Nigeria Water Project is under Mud Global Solutions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 33-3795843.
Your donation helps fund borehole projects that deliver safe, drinkable water to underserved communities in Nigeria.
100% of donations go toward water infrastructure, maintenance, and sustainability efforts, ensuring every dollar creates real change.
We don’t just build boreholes. We implement long-term water solutions, empowering local communities to maintain and manage their resources.
We provide regular updates, project reports, and impact stories, so you see exactly how your support is making a difference.
Sustainable Development Goal alignment
Built with communities. Aligned with global goals.
Goal 6
Clean Water & Sanitation
Directly expanding access to safe drinking water.
Goal 3
Good Health & Well-Being
Reducing exposure to waterborne disease.
Goal 4
Quality Education
Freeing time for school, especially for children.
Goal 17
Partnerships for the Goals
Community-led sites with local ownership.
Corporate partners, matching-gift programs, and village leaders make this work possible. Inquire about partnership →
From our donors
Voices walking with us.
“Leviticus 23:22”
Generous Donor
“Good job. I’m very proud of you. Please keep it up.”
Osasogie Akporotu
“Inspired by your work. Let’s make a big impact in 2025!”
Raymond
Project timeline
A year of wells.
2025 · Jan
Uvbe borehole complete
First site live at Uvbe Primary School.
2025 · Mar
Urhokuosa water point
Residential access celebrated with the community.
2025 · Jun
Ebue-Neki delivering water
Serving ~4,000 residents in Edo State.
2025
Iguovbiobo Borehole #4
Fully completed: generator-powered system with three 15,000L tanks (45,000L total).
Founder’s why
My why
As I’ve gotten older and continually had conversations with my family back in Nigeria, I’ve seen a range of hardships and poor living conditions these families and children live in. Access to clean and safe water is one of the most pressing issues. In many areas, people have to walk long distances to fetch water from unreliable and often contaminated sources. Growing up, my parents told me various stories about the treks and journeys they’d have to take to make sure their family had the food and water necessary. This not only poses significant health risks but also consumes a substantial amount of time and energy that could be better spent on education or other productive activities. Most of these children's lives in the village consist of labor work and it’s drastically different from the life my parents were fortunate enough to bring me. Whether it be a walk to the farm to collect crops and food or a long walk to the river to collect potentially dangerous water it’s what they do every day.
By building these boreholes, I’m attempting to do the bare minimum to better their living standards. I aim to alleviate some of these challenges. The boreholes in Uvbe, located in the school compound, will ensure that students have access to clean water throughout the day, reducing waterborne diseases and improving overall health. It will also benefit the surrounding community, making water more accessible and reducing the time and effort required to obtain it. This project is a step towards improving the quality of life in these villages and providing a more stable and healthier environment for the residents, particularly the children who are the future of these communities.
FAQ
Clear answers. Real accountability.
How can I write off my donation on my taxes?
Nigeria Water Project is under Mud Global Solutions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means your donation is tax-deductible. After donating, you will receive a donation receipt with our EIN (Employer Identification Number: 33-3795843), which you can use when filing your taxes. If you donate more than $250, we will provide a written acknowledgment as required by the IRS. Please consult a tax professional to ensure proper deduction based on your specific situation.
How will my donation be used?
100% of your donation goes directly toward building boreholes, maintaining water infrastructure, and supporting sustainable clean water initiatives in underserved Nigerian communities. We prioritize transparency, and regular project updates are shared so you can see the direct impact of your contribution.
Can I make recurring donations?
Yes! Recurring donations are one of the best ways to ensure ongoing clean water access for communities. You can set up a monthly or weekly donation on this website to make a lasting impact.
How do you decide where to build boreholes?
We work with local communities, experts, and leaders to identify villages in urgent need of clean water. Each borehole site is chosen based on population needs, water accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
How can my company partner with you?
We welcome corporate partnerships, matching gifts, and sponsorship of full borehole projects. Reach out at nigeriawaterproject@outlook.com or ogbereuben@gmail.com to start a conversation.
How can I volunteer or get involved beyond donating?
Share our work, host a fundraiser, connect us with communities or partners, or write to mudiar@alumni.stanford.edu with ideas. Every skill and network can help bring clean water farther.
Ways to help
Choose how you’ll bring the next drop.
Donate
Fund drilling, tanks, pumps, filtration, and long-term reliability.
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