By Gilbert Azeem Tiroog
Yikene (U/E), Oct 21, GNA- The Youth Harvest Foundation Ghana (YHFG), a youth-focused non-governmental organisation, has commissioned and handed over a borehole to residents of Yikene, a community in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region.
The gesture is to provide a reliable source of water and reduce the burden of women and children who often travel long distances in hunt for water and allow them more time for education and other productive activities.
It also signified the commitment of the organisation to improving the lives of the communities they served.
Mr David Ayine, the Acting Executive Director of YHFG, said the donation of the borehole marked the culmination of a promise made during its 20th anniversary celebration last year to the community.
Mr Ayine expressed gratitude to the dedicated staff of the organisation and board of trustees and acknowledged that the organisation’s senior advisor, Dr. John Kingsley Krugu, and his family supported the drilling of the borehole.
He commended him for his immersed support over the years.
He emphasised that the donation of the borehole to the community was a symbol of their partnership and shared vision for a better future.
“We trust that the community will take care of this valuable resource to ensure its sustainability for generations to come”, he added.
Mr Abraham Atinganeriba, a Unit Community Member and representative of the Assembly member of the area, lauded the efforts of the organisation for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life of the people in the area.
He added that access to clean and safe water was a fundamental human right, and the community was delighted that the organisation made that right a reality.
Mr Adongo Ayaane, an Elder of the community and a representative of the chief, thanked the NGO for supporting the community over the years and said it was their prayer that it would continue to expand beyond boundaries in its quest to serve humanity.
Madam Azanre Azure, a resident of the community, said the construction of the borehole would put an end to their struggle in search of water and would eventually improve their productivity daily since less time would be spent in search of water.
Madam Atinga Asarika, another resident, noted that most of them were vulnerable because of old age and access to water was a big challenge, however, the borehole would help alleviate their suffering.
GNA