Iyegwu Solar-Powered Water Project
In December 2024, Oma HelpingHands Foundation installed a solar-powered borehole in Iyegwu, Kogi State—bringing lasting relief to a community that had long struggled without safe water. For years, families, especially women and children, walked several miles daily to fetch water from unsafe sources.
The new system now provides clean, reliable water directly within the community, improving health outcomes and transforming daily life. More than 200 households—over 1,000 people—now have safe drinking water, significantly reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.
Women and girls no longer bear the burden of long, unsafe journeys to collect water, allowing them to focus on education, work, and family life. This project demonstrates how compassion, faith, and partnership can create lasting change—turning hope into tangible impact.