Residents of Suwarindaasa, a rural community in Sandema in the Bulsa North Municipality, have received a major boost in their quest for clean and safe drinking water following the donation of a newly constructed borehole by Temis Foundation, a non-governmental organisation committed to improving living conditions in deprived communities.
The borehole was officially handed over to the community on December 25, 2025, marking a significant intervention in an area that has long struggled with acute water shortages, especially during the dry season. Like many communities across Sandema and the wider Bulsa North Municipality, Suwarindaasa has faced persistent challenges accessing potable water for domestic use.
Foundation Responds to Community Water Needs
The borehole project was spearheaded by Ms. Ruth Afoko, Founder and Leader of Temis Foundation, alongside her team. The initiative was warmly received by the elders, opinion leaders, and residents of Suwarindaasa, who expressed profound gratitude for the life-changing support.
Community leaders applauded Temis Foundation for its timely intervention and offered prayers for the foundation to continue extending similar support to other underserved communities within the municipality and beyond.
Water Hygiene and Sustainability Education
As part of the handing-over ceremony, a Water and Sanitation Officer from the Bulsa North Municipality took the community members through basic water hygiene practices, safety measures, and proper maintenance tips to ensure the borehole remains functional and safe for long-term use.
Residents were advised on:
- Proper handling of water containers
- Regular cleaning of the borehole surroundings
- Community ownership and maintenance practices
These measures, the officer emphasized, are crucial to ensuring the borehole “stands the test of time.”
Municipal Chief Executive Commends Initiative
The event was graced by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bulsa North, Hon. Solomon Akogti, who praised Temis Foundation for complementing government efforts in rural development.
Hon. Akogti assured the people of Suwarindaasa that government remains committed to improving their living conditions, noting that the Assembly is actively working to extend electricity to the community in the near future.
He also urged residents to take collective responsibility for the borehole, stressing that proper care would ensure it serves generations to come.
Foundation’s Broader Impact
Speaking to Voice of BULUK, Ms. Ruth Afoko disclosed that the Suwarindaasa borehole is not the first of its kind undertaken by Temis Foundation. According to her, the foundation has so far constructed and handed over five other boreholes to various deprived communities.
She explained that the core mission of Temis Foundation is to bring hope and dignity to people living in underserved areas, adding that the Suwarindaasa project marks only the beginning of a broader intervention plan for the region.
“Our goal is to put smiles on the faces of people in deprived communities, and the joy we see here today tells us we are on the right path,” she stated.
Ms. Afoko also expressed gratitude to the foundation’s partners and donors, whose continuous support has made such projects possible. Some of the partners who worked tirelessly to see the borehole donated are;
- Scholars in our Society and Africa (SOSA)
- Daniella Maison – Ambassador of Temis Foundation in the UK
Additional Support to the Community
In addition to the borehole, Temis Foundation distributed water storage gallons to community members to promote safe water storage and reduce contamination risks.
The overwhelming joy and appreciation displayed by the residents underscored the transformative impact of access to clean water on rural livelihoods, health, and overall well-being.
