History
The power of one
FREDRIC OTIENO was raised in rural side of the lake Victoria basin as one of six children. As a young man he enjoyed outdoor adventures, one of which led him to TURKANA Kenya on a surfing trip. A yearning for travel quietly crept into his life, and as he experienced the world he became increasingly concerned with humanitarian needs. On one trip in August 2012 Fredrick
traveled around the lake Victoria Basin , meeting community leaders and indigenous village elders. At the time, the Lake Basin was ranked as one of the poorest region in Kenya. He was struck by the painful daily struggle to obtain safe drinking water. Young girls were walking several hours a day to find diseased water, and carry 40lbs. His heart broke and was compelled to bring the treasure of water to a thirsty people. This experience soon shaped Fredrick “New Hope Youth Community project. One of many
NNHY CBO project installed its first borehole well in the Lake Victoria Basin, with a donation from Farmers, Peter NGONGO, Prof Laban Omiendo. Ms Marry andersy Seeing the transformation of a village through a simple well was a euphoric accomplishment for everyone involved. As the project gained momentum priority was given to the poorest communities and to the most vulnerable villages. By the end of 2013, the project had brought clean water to 10,000 people. “We are thrilled to say that over the past 3 years our effort has led to 3 wells being opened allowing access to disease-free water in rural villages .” After Many years of first-hand experience with the daily struggle for water and the drastic improvement made by NNHY , Fredrick wanted to do more. He would soon kindle fresh motivation from one man. NNHY CBO incorporated
With fresh resolution NNHY officially incorporated as a community based nonprofit in August 2013.Many of those involved from the project’s inception helped make it reality. The dearly held values of the project fueled NNHY CBO’s core mission to provide adequate supply of clean and safe water to rural communities where none existed. Proven Success to Date
As of 2014, NNHY CBO has effectively brought sustainable water to over 10,000 people. According to the annual projects inspection survey, 97% of NNHY CBO wells are in operation. This figure includes hand pumps that were installed in 2012. Now standing as one of the earliest water projects operating in the region, we are confident that our mission, values and work—with an emphasis on maintenance training and community leadership empowerment—will keep each project operating for a generation. PROJECT
The investment of a lifetime Water is the foundation to the first steps of development that a village takes, and has immediate impact on every part of rural life. Each of our wells can serve up to 2,000 people’s basic daily needs. We take careful measures to ensure that they last for at least 20 years. FUTURE PROJECTS
Unfortunately, in the Lake Victoria basin, there are tens of thousands of people still trying to survive without easy access to clean and healthy water. We have identified enough villages to keep us drilling for years into the future! With your help and compassion, we can make these projects become a reality. All we’re waiting for is funding. TAKE ACTION
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$4 gives 20 years of water
When you donate $4, NNHY CBO can provide clean drinking water for 1 person for 20 years. If you want to invest in life, clean adequate water is the way to go.
