Bringing Water to Guirgho
While access to clean water is essential, Friends of Guirgo is leveraging technology to maximize its benefits. By integrating innovative solutions, we aim to enhance water accessibility, improve sanitation, support agricultural initiatives, and create sustainable opportunities for the community. Our approach ensures that clean water is not just a basic resource but a catalyst for education, health, and economic growth.
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The old method, hand pumping water.
How it Happened
Charles « Charlie » Nielson
11/23/1947 - 04/24/2025
Friends of Guirgho friends, Charlie and his son Mike of NIELSON WATER SYSTEMS of New Paltz, NY designed and installed the hydro pneumatic water system at the primary school in Guirgho. Along with the assistance of the Guirgho community, teachers, and students, the successfully installed water system provides easy access to water throughout the entire campus.
This ensures reliable water availability, improving sanitation, hydration, and overall well-being for the students and staff.
We thank Charlie and will thank Charlie forever. To the Guirgho Community his memory will be eternal.
Curiosity was very high
Enthusiasm and willingness to assist was amazing
Removing small stones from trench to protect pipe from abrasions
M'Ba Salfo and M'Ba Sana community leaders
Community volunteers
Installation of well pipe
Water diverters for different areas on the campus: kitchen, latrines, teachers residence and garden
Charlie and Mike installing diverters
Hydro-pneumatic water system
Connecting the solar microgrid
First running water with pneumatic water tanks
Life changing easy access to water for the teacher and her colleagues
Fascinated by the magic of running water
Drip irrigation now allows year-round farming potential
Students organize a thank you celebration