July 1st, 2025 — A Historic Day

On the 1st of July 2025, history was made in Japugando, a Konkomba community in the Northern Region of Ghana.

For the first time ever, clean, drinkable, life-saving water gushed freely from the earth — echoing across the village like a hymn of hope.

This breakthrough was made possible by the Ross Family Viva Foundation Corp USA, led by Mr. Nick Ross, in collaboration with PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana.

“What was once a dream is now a reality.”

DCE Hon.Musah Abdul Rashid: “This Is the Beginning of Hope”

The District Chief Executive of Nanumba South, Hon. Musah Abdul Rashid, joined the community for the commissioning of the borehole. With deep emotion, he said:

“This is more than water — this is survival. I’ve long prayed for organizations like Ross Family Viva Foundation and PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana to support us. Today, Japugando is remembered. But this must only be the beginning.”

He called for more support to provide:

• 💡 Solar systems to bring light
• 🏫 A school building for Japugando’s children
• 🏥 A medical center to end preventable deaths

“We’re doing our part. But we can’t do this alone.”

Voices of the Women: From Burden to Joy

The Women Leader of Japugando, with tears in her eyes and hands lifted to the sky, said:

“We have suffered too long. Our backs broke from carrying water. Our hearts, tired from being forgotten. But today, you remembered us. And now, we will remember you — in our songs, in our prayers, and in our healing.”

This borehole means:

• ❌ No more deadly treks to River Dakar
• ⏳ No more lost farming hours
• 👶 No more sick children from dirty water

Tears of Purpose: PAMEPI Executive Director Speaks

Chief Yakubu Fuseini, Executive Director of PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana, said:

“This is why we do what we do. But this isn’t enough. Today, I make a vow — to call on more partners, more hearts, more hands. Japugando deserves more. They deserve everything.”

From Stuck Truck to Surging Stream: Perseverance in Action

The project initially targeted Namani village, but deep muddy terrain trapped the drilling truck. Despite rising costs and risks, the mission didn’t stop. The team, with the DCE’s help, pivoted to Japugando.

By Sunday morning, the drill hit water — and hope burst forth.

Documenting the Miracle: See It for Yourself

📸 Swipe through our photo and video gallery to witness:

• • The truck’s journey through the mud
• • Community gatherings and prayers
• • The first drops of clean water
• • The joy, dancing, and new hope

We’re Not Just Drilling Wells — We’re Digging Dignity

This is just the beginning.

Japugando’s voice now calls out to the world. We need support for:

• ⚡ Solar electricity
• 🎒 School infrastructure
• 🏥 Basic healthcare
• 🌽 Food security & women’s enterprise

Let’s keep digging — not just for water, but for equity, peace, and life.

A Grateful Note to Our Hero: Nick Ross & Ross Family Viva Foundation

You didn’t just fund a borehole.

You unleashed hope in a place the world nearly forgot.

On behalf of:

• • Every woman who can now sleep without fear
• • Every child who will drink clean water
• • Every father who can now farm in peace

We say: Thank you.

You didn’t just bring water. You brought life.

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