Founding story
From family conversations to community wells
Nigeria Water Project grew from conversations with family in Nigeria about the daily cost of unsafe water, and a commitment to do something tangible about it.
About
Water is the foundation of a thriving community
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.
Meet the work
People, partners, and place
Community partners
Residents lead site selection
Local residents help choose central, accessible locations, like the Iguovbiobo site, so water points reflect unity as well as need.
Operations
Stanford, CA · Tampa, FL
A lean team coordinating engineering partners, village leaders, and donors with a focus on transparency and follow-through.
My why
A personal calling, a public commitment
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.