More than 500 pupils at Vakpo E.P. Primary School in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region now have access to safe, reliable water following the successful drilling of a 100-meter borehole and the installation of a 450-gallon polytank.
Completed on April 10, 2026, the project addresses a long-standing need at the school and marks an important step toward improving health, hygiene and learning conditions for students and staff.
The project was made possible in large part by the generosity of the Jaques family of Baltimore, Maryland, whose contribution covered 65 percent of the total cost. The remaining funds were provided by Mayekoo and other individual donors, with Twellium Industrial Company, producers of Verna Mineral Water, contributing refreshments in support of the initiative.
Before the intervention, pupils and staff faced challenges accessing clean water for drinking and sanitation. The new borehole now provides a dependable water source for daily school activities, including drinking, handwashing and maintaining basic hygiene standards.
“This borehole is an investment in the health, education and dignity of every child at this school,” said Robert Mills-Lamptey, Partnerships Lead at Mayekoo.
“When students no longer have to worry about something as basic as access to water, they are better able to focus, learn and thrive. Its long-term impact will depend on the community’s commitment to protect and sustain it for the generations of students who will come after them.”
The handing over ceremony was attended by community and institutional stakeholders, including the representative of the chief of the area, Togui Zikpitor; the District Pastor and his wife; the school head; the Presbytery and elders of E.P. Church Kpogyi; staff and volunteers of Mayekoo; and representatives of Twellium Industrial Company.
A representative of Twellium Industrial Company added: “Clean water is not a luxury; it is a necessity. We are proud to support an initiative that will make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of these students”,
The project reflects Mayekoo’s continued commitment to addressing essential community needs through practical, locally grounded interventions that create lasting impact. By improving access to safe water at Vakpo E.P. Primary School, the initiative supports not only better health and hygiene but also a stronger learning environment for more than 500 children.
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