Can You Help with the Biruh Tesfa School Water Project?

Join Us in Providing Life-Giving Water to 3,000 Students in Korah!  Hope for Korah has been working to bring clean water to Biruh Tesfa (Bright Hope) Primary School, located near our Berta feeding center. Many of our children attend this government school which is one of the poorest in the region,

Hope for Korah has been working to bring clean water to Biruh Tesfa (Bright Hope) Primary School, located near our Berta feeding center. Many of our children attend this government school which is one of the poorest in the region, with extremely limited resources. Classroom sizes often exceed 70 students, making it challenging for both teaching and learning. A major issue the school faces is the lack of access to clean water, as their water pump has been broken for the past two years. As a result, students have been forced to bring their own drinking water from home, and there has been no running water for the lunch program, bathrooms, or sanitation needs. This has led to poor hygiene conditions, increasing the risk of sickness and disease spreading among the 3,000+ students.

When the school reached out to HFK late last year about their desperate lack of water, we knew we had to take action.  We immediately began covering the cost of hauling 34,000 liters of water to the school each week!  However, we also knew that a more sustainable solution was needed.

We’re pleased to share that HFK is helping to revive the school's well and ensure access to clean, safe water! 

Through this project we will:

Restore the Well and Install a New Pump:

• Clean the borehole to remove debris and contaminants.
• Assess the depth of the well to place the pump correctly.
• Install a robust submersible pump for consistent water flow.

Ensure Safe Water Quality:

• Test the water to meet local and international health standards.

Provide Water Storage and Distribution:

• Install two 25,000-liter water tanks for storage.
• Set up plumbing to bring water to key areas of the school.
• Add handwashing stations, especially near the cafeteria, to promote hygiene.

Install Purification Stations:

• Set up consumable water stations with UV purification to ensure safe drinking water.

Upgrade Sanitation and Feeding Facilities:

• Connect the new water lines to the washrooms and cafeteria to improve sanitation across the school.
• Renovate and upgrade outdoor kitchen and sinks.

Access to clean water is not just a basic need—it is a gift from God and a reflection of His provision and love. Clean water brings health, dignity, and hope, enabling children to learn and thrive in a safe environment. HFK is so pleased to have the opportunity to work with Biruh Tesfa Primary School and be part of God’s work in transforming lives. With God's help and the generosity of many, we can spread love in tangible ways and make a lasting impact.