Church donates borehole system to provide clean water for Ghanaian village

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided a mechanized borehole system to Addokrom, a small agricultural community in Ghana's Ashanti Region. The new water facility, which includes a solar-powered pump and a 5,000-liter storage tank, was officially handed over to local leaders on July 22, 2025.

Previously, residents relied on nearby streams for their daily water needs. During periods of hot and dry weather, these streams would sometimes dry up, leaving the community without access to clean water.

Community members approached the Church after learning about similar humanitarian projects in neighboring areas. In response, the Church installed the borehole system to supply consistent and safe drinking water.

Chief Nana Agyapong Boateng expressed appreciation for the project. “People of my community, you should all join me to extend our heart felt gratitude to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for giving us such a much-needed project in our town, because without water there is no life. The Church has therefore given us extension of life by this important project,” he said. He encouraged residents to maintain the facility responsibly.

President Prosper Mensah, president of the Ejisu Ghana Stake, explained that donations from individual Church members worldwide made the project possible. “This facility has come from contributions or sacrifices made by individual members of the Church worldwide. The Church does not discriminate; all are children of God. It is our fervent prayer that this project will bring unity and peace among these town folks.” He urged residents to use the facility cooperatively.

Elder Louis Fuell and Sister Brenda Fuell, missionaries serving in Ghana Kumasi Mission, helped oversee the project’s completion. They told villagers that funds came from fast offerings donated by church members globally as an expression of faith and charity.

Residents welcomed the new source of clean water with gratitude. One resident said, “This is indeed the best thing that could happen to us in this community. We have suffered long for scarcity of clean water. We are very, very grateful.”