Well done to everyone who pitched in to put together a package of aid for a water well drilling rig and support vehicle in Ateiku, Ghana. As described in the detailed earlier postings we aimed to fund, through a short-term loan, the purchase of a new, heavy-duty water well drilling rig that will provide the ability of our community partners in Ateiku to expand the supply of clean water, while establishing a commercial capability for long-term well drilling capacity.
To accomplish this goal of getting more clean water to people who need it we sought to raise $53,000 for a loan to purchase the rig and vehicle. The following Rotary Clubs stepped up to get it done:
Cookeville Breakfast Rotary Club – $7,500
Crossville Rotary Club – $7,000
Rotary Club of Knoxville – $5,000
Dayton Rotary Club – $3,000
Hartsville Rotary Club – $1,250
Carthage Rotary Club – $1,250
As our fundraising effort proceeded we were joined by the Enterprise Christian Ministry of Texas, another organization very involved in humanitarian service work in Ghana for the balance of the funds. We are very happy to partner with ECM to make this great work possible.
There are scores of wells that need to be drilled, for which there are contracts waiting to be fulfilled — from government, NGOs and individuals. The new drill rig will provide clean, accessible drinking water for tens of thousands of people, not to mention associated jobs. The profits from the drilling contracts will enable the loan to be paid back over two years and provide a continuing commercial capability to drill more rigs in the long term.
[Note: The water well drill rig is being purchased from Hydra-Fab Manufacturing, Inc., a Model #KD2600, 26HP Kohler Diesel Hydraulic Trailer Rig. Crew training in Ghana is being provided by Hydra-Fab. Check here for their web site.]
This effort is a great example of what can be done when people join together.
Thanks to everyone involved!
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