Thanks to a generous donation from the Charles Lamar Family Foundation, we installed two solar powered water systems in the communities of Kafigueba and Misseni in the Southern region of Mali. The water sources available in these rural areas are often contaminated, rendering them unsuitable for consumption or agricultural purposes. The communities of Kafigueba (population 1250 households) and Misseni (population 650 households) were particularly affected by this issue.
The absence of clean water was resulting in large amount of sick community members and women/girls who spend a large part of their day walking miles to draw water from a well in the next community. The boreholes we drilled were roughly 300ft deep, and the inclusion of solar panels on top of the 5,000-liter reservoirs ensures a continuous water supply, even during cloudy days. Multiple taps were installed to enhance water accessibility, while the depth of the boreholes guarantees a sustainable water source for decades to come. The storage tanks were painted with the logo of the Charles Lamar Family Foundation to honor their generous donation.