People Impacted
5,400
Khaila Village
Projected Completed Date
04/19/2025
In Khaila Village, located in Zambia’s Sinda District, 5,400 residents are still relying on unsafe water sources for daily use. Women and girls walk an average of 1.5 kilometers each day to collect water that is not only insufficient for basic needs like cooking, washing, and growing food, but also poses serious health risks due to contamination. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Roger Rolfe and the entire Rolfe Family, successful drilling was completed, yielding 1.6 liters of clean water per second. Laboratory testing confirmed the water is safe for human consumption, and the borehole has now been sealed to prevent contamination. Engineers are actively designing the solar water system, planning the placement of the water tower and community taps to maximize access. With continued support, this project will soon bring life-changing clean water to Khaila Village—restoring health, dignity, and opportunity. Additional funding is still needed to complete the next vital phases.
Faidess Banda is a 43 year old mother of 5 is a resident of Khaila Village and shares: "Life has been hard for me because I spend so much time at the water source waiting for the water to come back once the wells are dry. This means I can’t focus on other activities to earn income for my family. My children who go to school are also affected and they’re often late, and their uniforms are dirty because we don’t have enough water at home. My dream is to support my husband in providing for our family, especially since farming, our only source of income, has been challenging this year. I truly hope that we can get water brought to our village so we no longer have to struggle the way we do right now."
Faidess’s story is one shared by many women in Khaila Village, where the daily burden of collecting water limits education, income generation, and basic dignity. With clean water soon within reach, families like hers will no longer have to choose between survival and opportunity. Completing this project means empowering mothers, supporting students, and transforming the future of the entire community.