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Clean Water: Safe Water for Rural Ghana
No child or mother should walk far for water that can make them sick. We have identified 10 rural communities in the Volta and Oti Regions that need safe, lasting water, and we are looking for partners.
Water is where everything starts: health, school, work and dignity. Through Water for Life, we work with rural communities so that every family can reach safe, clean water close to home.
Why clean water cannot wait
Our work supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
The daily walk
In rural areas, people can spend more than 30 minutes reaching clean water. That is time taken from school, work and family.
Water that makes people ill
Unsafe water brings waterborne illness. Safe water points are one of the surest ways to end it.
Water lifts a whole community
Clean water supports school attendance, local economies and productivity, and every dollar invested yields significant returns.
10 rural communities in the Volta and Oti Regions are waiting for water
Through Water for Life, we have identified 10 rural communities in the Volta and Oti Regions that need safe, accessible water. These projects come to life when partners step in, and the sooner they do, the sooner the daily walk for water ends.
We will share the portfolio with serious partners, and shape each project with you, from the first assessment to the day clean water flows.
- Volta Region
- Oti Region
- A
Adopt a community
Anchor the water project of one community from start to finish, with your name and story told the way you choose.
- B
Share a community
Join other partners to fund one community together, each backing the part that fits you best.
- C
Build a portfolio
Support several communities across both regions and build a lasting water programme with us.
- D
Fund one need
Pick one part of a project, such as a water point, sanitation or training, and see it through.
What a community needs for water that lasts
A water point is only the start. These are the things that keep clean water flowing for years.
A safe source
- A reliable, safe water point
- Water points close to homes
- Water quality checks
- Storage that keeps water clean
Sanitation
- Toilets for families and schools
- Handwashing stations
- Hygiene education
- Safe waste handling
Local ownership
- A community water committee
- Trained local caretakers
- A plan for repairs and spare parts
- Community voice from day one
Wider reach
- Water for schools and clinics
- Women and children at the centre
- Monitoring and reporting to partners
- Links to health and education work
How we bring water within reach
Six ways we work with rural communities, so that safe water lasts.
- 01
Sustainable water points
We build community water points with rural stakeholders, so they serve families for years, not months.
- 02
Sanitation facilities
Safe sanitation for families and schools protects health and keeps water clean.
- 03
Water for schools
Children learn better when they are well and when water is close, so schools are part of every plan.
- 04
Led by the community
Programmes are shaped with local stakeholders, so communities own what is built and keep it going.
- 05
Hygiene education
Clean water does most good when families know how to keep it safe, from the source to the cup.
- 06
Reported to partners
Partners receive milestone reports every quarter, so results are seen, not just promised.
From need to flowing water
How a water project takes shape with a community.
- 1
Study the need
Through Water for Life, we learn what each community lacks.
- 2
Plan together
We shape the project with the community and agree what each side contributes.
- 3
Build and train
Water points and sanitation, built with the community, and local people trained to look after them.
- 4
Keep it flowing
Partners receive milestone reports every quarter until the project closes.
Choose how you fund clean water
From one water point to a whole programme. Ask us for a project brief and budget before you commit.
- 10 communities
Adopt a community
Anchor the water project of one of our 10 communities, with milestone reporting and a story told your way.
Adopt a community - Water points
Fund a water point
Help a community build a safe, sustainable water point close to its homes.
Fund a water point - Sanitation
Fund sanitation facilities
Protect health with toilets and handwashing for families and schools.
Fund sanitation - CSR and ESG
Corporate CSR partnership
Align your CSR or ESG goals with SDG 6. Engage employees through giving, Benevity matching and field visits.
Discuss a partnership - Your expertise
Technical and pro bono skills
Give engineering, water, finance or operations skills, as our F5 and SAP advisors have done.
Offer your skills - In kind
Materials and supplies
Construction materials and hygiene products, arranged with us so they reach a real need.
Give in kind
Every way to give to clean water
Give in the way that suits you. Every route reaches the TEKCHILLS Foundation in Ghana, and goes to clean water in rural Ghana.
Give online by card or PayPal
Secure, takes a minute, and works from anywhere in the world. Debit and credit cards are accepted.
- 85% goes directly to programme costs
- Reports to funders every quarter
- Registered nonprofit, Reg. No. CG010572020
After you give, tell us your gift is for clean water so that it reaches the right place.
Workplace giving with Benevity
We are a verified nonprofit on Benevity. Employer matching can double your gift, and volunteer hours may convert into funding.
- Log in to your employer's Benevity portal
- Search for TEKCHILLS Foundation
- Give, and check for matching gifts or volunteer grants
Bank transfer (wire)
- BankEcobank Ghana Limited
- BeneficiaryTEKCHILLS Foundation
- Account (GHS)1441 00 231 3122
- SWIFTECOCGHAC
Use this as your payment reference: Clean water
MTN Mobile Money (Ghana)
- Number0594 668 468
- NameTEKCHILLS Foundation
Send, then tell us your gift is for clean water using the button above.
Give in kind
Materials, hygiene products and technical skills can help communities get safe water sooner.
- Construction materials
- Hygiene products
- Technical skills
Be first to know about upcoming water projects
We are preparing new clean water projects with rural communities. Tell us you are interested and we will contact you as each one is confirmed, so you can help from the very start.
- Water points
- Sanitation
- Hygiene education
- Training
Group trips welcome
Bring your group to rural Ghana
We welcome group trips to rural communities for clean water projects. Join us in the field, meet the families your support reaches, and see how safe water changes daily life.
- Engineers and water professionals
- Company and employee teams
- University and student groups
- Community and faith groups
We plan every trip with you, around what you want to do and see. Visits follow our Safeguarding Policy.
Rural communities, Ghana- 1Tell us who is coming
- 2We plan it with you
- 3Join the field work
- 4See the results
A child should never lose a school day to the walk for water. Help us bring clean water home.
Courage Tekpa
Founder and Executive Director
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6
Our clean water work aims at universal access to safe water and sanitation for rural communities. This is an alignment with the UN goal, not an endorsement by the United Nations.
A foundation you can hold to account
The checks a careful partner makes.
Registered in Ghana
Reg. No. CG010572020, under the Companies Act 992.
A board that reviews quarterly
Budgets, spending and outcomes are reviewed against plan.
Meet the boardExpert advisors
Pro bono teams from F5 and SAP strengthen our systems.
See the advisorsSafeguarding first
Children and communities are protected by our Safeguarding Policy.
Read the policy
Questions before you give
How many communities need clean water?
We have identified 10 rural communities in the Volta and Oti Regions that need safe water. We share the portfolio with serious partners and shape each project with them.
What is Water for Life?
Water for Life is our clean water programme. It aims to end the daily walk for water and the illnesses that unsafe water causes, by building sustainable community water points and sanitation facilities with rural stakeholders.
Why does clean water matter so much?
In rural areas, people can spend more than 30 minutes reaching clean water. Safe water supports health, school attendance, local economies and productivity.
Which communities will you work in first?
We are preparing our upcoming clean water projects and will announce each one as it is confirmed. Tell us you are interested and we will notify you first, or contact us to talk about supporting a specific community.
How do you make sure water points last?
We build with local stakeholders, so communities own what is built and keep it going. Partners receive milestone reports every quarter until a project closes.
Can our group visit and work in a rural community?
Yes. We welcome group trips to rural communities for clean water projects. Engineers, company teams, university groups and community groups can join us in the field. We plan every trip with you, and all visits follow our Safeguarding Policy.
What will my gift pay for?
Gifts support community water points, sanitation facilities, hygiene education and training for local caretakers. Tell us your gift is for clean water, and ask for a project brief and budget before you commit.
How is my money used?
85% of every gift goes directly to programme costs, 10% to monitoring and evaluation and 5% to administration. Year-by-year records since 2020 are available on request.
Can my company match employee gifts?
Yes. We are a verified nonprofit on Benevity, so employer matching and volunteer grants may apply.
How will I know my gift made a difference?
Partners receive milestone reports every quarter until a project closes, followed by a final impact summary.
How can we partner on a community?
You can adopt a community, share one with other partners, build a portfolio across several communities, or fund a single need such as a water point or sanitation. Contact us and we will design the partnership with you.
Can engineers or water professionals help?
Yes. We welcome technical and operations skills through our Expert Advisory and Pro Bono programme, which has already benefited from teams at F5 and SAP.
Will you recognise and promote our company as a partner?
Yes. We periodically spotlight our partners and tell the world about the work they do. When you back a project with us, your commitment can be shared across our website, newsletter and social channels, together with the people and places your support is reaching. Every spotlight is agreed with you first, and partners who prefer to give quietly are always welcome to stay private.
Is the foundation properly registered and accountable?
Yes. We are a registered nonprofit in Ghana, Reg. No. CG010572020, incorporated under the Companies Act 992. Our board reviews budgets, spending and outcomes every quarter.
Bring safe water to a rural family
Ten rural communities in the Volta and Oti Regions need partners. Adopt one, share one or fund one need, and help turn plans into flowing water.