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Safe Water Access
Bringing Clean Water Closer to Communities
Safe and reliable water is essential for health, dignity and community wellbeing.
Blue Sands Foundation works with communities and local partners to develop sustainable borehole projects that improve access to clean, reliable water across The Gambia.
These projects help reduce the daily burden of collecting water while supporting improved hygiene, sanitation and protection from waterborne disease.
Support Safe Water Access
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Our Community Borehole Projects
Our Borehole Projects
Safe Water Across Three Regions
Mahmoud Al Zaidi Borehole
Kitty Fula Kunda · West Coast Region · 2024
The Mahmoud Al Zaidi Borehole provides safe and reliable water access to more than 2,600 community members.
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Sare Ngalleng · Central River Region · 2024
This community borehole is improving safe-water access, hygiene and sanitation for more than 1,450 people.
Khalida Yousif Jerjis Borehole
Sare Elli, Wuli East District · Upper River Region · 2024
This rural water project supports safe drinking-water access for more than 1,500 people in an underserved community.
Graham Crowe Memorial Borehole
Madina Daru Salam/Farato Bojang Kunda · West Coast Region · 2024
The Graham Crowe Borehole improves clean-water access and supports healthier living conditions for more than 1,650 people.
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Project Impact
More Than Water
Improved water access can create benefits across many areas of community life.
Improved Public Health
Safer water supports better hygiene and helps reduce exposure to waterborne disease.
Reduced Daily Burden
More accessible water reduces the time and physical effort required to collect it.
Stronger Communities
Reliable water infrastructure supports households, community services and everyday activities.
Greater Dignity
Safe and accessible water helps people meet essential daily needs with greater security and dignity.
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Your Donation
Where Your Support Goes
Donations to the Safe Water Access programme help Blue Sands Foundation plan and deliver community water initiatives responsibly.
Funds may be used for project assessment, infrastructure, materials, local implementation, community engagement, monitoring and maintenance support.
Where a specific project is fully funded, Blue Sands Foundation may direct additional donations to another safe-water project or an area of similar need. Make sure this is also explained during the donation checkout process.
The Challenge We Address
Communities without reliable access to safe water face increased health risks and significant daily challenges.
Families may need to travel longer distances to obtain water, while unreliable water sources can affect hygiene, sanitation, household responsibilities and community wellbeing.
Women and children are often particularly affected by the time and physical effort required to collect water.
Community Water Solutions Built to Last
Blue Sands Foundation works with communities and local stakeholders to support water infrastructure that responds to locally identified needs.
Our approach prioritises:
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Suitable project locations
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Community participation
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Reliable water access
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Responsible local management
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Improved hygiene and sanitation
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Long-term community benefit
We recognise that installing infrastructure is only one part of creating sustainable access. Community ownership and appropriate local management are essential to keeping water projects working effectively.
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