SayPro, in collaboration with the United States Peace Corps, is taking critical steps to expand community access to clean and safe drinking water. SayPro understands that water is not only a basic necessity but also foundational to public health and community development. By conducting water source mapping and quality assessments, SayPro identifies communities most in need. Peace Corps volunteers work alongside SayPro to install filtration systems, repair broken boreholes, and teach families proper water storage techniques. SayPro believes that consistent access to potable water reduces waterborne illnesses, boosts school attendance, and enhances quality of life. Every project launched by SayPro is grounded in sustainability, community ownership, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure water keeps flowing year-round.
SayPro doesn’t stop at infrastructure. With the Peace Corps, SayPro leads behavior change campaigns on handwashing, sanitation, and hygiene practices. These efforts include school programs, household visits, and community events that explain the links between water safety and health. SayPro creates visual and interactive educational materials so all ages and literacy levels can participate. In every community served, SayPro empowers local health volunteers to lead the movement, ensuring knowledge is retained and passed forward. Through this holistic approach, SayPro builds healthier homes and schools where clean water access becomes the norm, not the exception.
SayPro also focuses on training local technicians and water committees to manage and maintain water points. With support from the Peace Corps, SayPro conducts capacity-building workshops to teach basic plumbing, water testing, and financial management. These community members are not just users of water systems—they’re custodians. SayPro encourages women’s involvement in these committees, recognizing their traditional roles as water collectors and stewards of family health. SayPro believes that when women lead, water systems last longer and serve broader needs. By building human capital around water governance, SayPro ensures communities can sustain services long after initial investments.
Looking ahead, SayPro plans to introduce solar-powered pumping systems in areas with unreliable electricity. SayPro also aims to connect its local water initiatives with regional networks that share innovations and resources. With continued Peace Corps partnership, SayPro will expand its work to flood-prone and drought-stricken zones, tailoring solutions to local contexts. The ultimate vision of SayPro is a continent where every family has safe water, every child drinks without fear, and every community has the tools to protect and manage their precious water supply. SayPro’s commitment is both urgent and enduring.