“The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.” – John 14:4b
In Ghana, 3.9 million people do not have access to clean water. That’s one in five people, created and loved by God, just as we are. YLI leaders primarily serve in impoverished villages among this 20% who lack safe water. These places are often so remote that they are overlooked by larger health organizations. When I visit these villages, people express surprise and joy that outsiders even know they exist.
When I visit water communities I try to get “before photos” of their water situation, and after 15 years it is no less shocking. It’s been 15 years and 40 water projects since a YLI Coach asked, “How can we convince people that God loves them when they don’t even have clean water to drink?” Its humbling how over the years God has responded to our obedience with His faithfulness. Starting out we knew nothing about clean water, but it has added power to discipleship and evangelism as YLI leaders have loved people with Word and also in deed.
One thing I love about our clean water work is that our projects are driven by our relationships with the a local YLI leader, and with the community. Usually communities just need a simple borehole with a manual hand-pump. But if a community is better served with a mechanized pumping system, or an innovative solution we’ll try to make it happen. In 2025 we installed ten hand pump boreholes, but also a mechanized system with multiple access points in Kimeoteek and a unique configuration with water fountains for the Nessim School in Gushegu.
This year we completed 12 clean water projects, the most we have done in one year. In 2026, our goal is to construct at least 15 new clean water projects. To do this we need to raise the remaining $46,000 of our goal of $70,200. We invite you again to partner with us in this ministry that has become core to YLI’s mission. We are excited to see what God continues to do as we offer the gift of Living Water and clean water!
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