Through the Hive Empowers Communities project I have been privileged to see lives change, one community at a time. The project has helped multiple villages in Ghana to finally receive what they have needed for- clean and safe drinking water. The most recent addition to the impact in this journey was Agona Jamasi in the Ashanti Region, which we have celebrated the launch of Hive’s 22nd borehole. What a day it was, full of excitement, joy, and emotion.
Prior to this borehole, the people of Agona Jamasi were truly struggling to get their water. Many had to walk long distances just to bring back some water, or get it from streams, or other unsafe water sources. These sources was what msor of the resident had to rely for drinking even though they pose a risk to their health. But now, the people of Agona Jamasi, thanks to Hive and everyone who supports this initiative, have access to fresh, clean water right in the center of their community.
It is hard to explain how impactful it was to see the happy faces of children and elders knowing their struggles to access water were over. Water is very essential and as we all know, it has more uses than just drinking. It is interconnected to all aspects of daily life. Cooking, cleaning, bathing, and simply being healthy requires access to water. Without access to clean and safe water, just about everything has additional difficulty.
So, for the people of Agona Jamasi, this borehole is more than just a source for water - it is comfort, safety, and an improved lifestyle. It was so awesome to see how meaningful this borehole was to everybody. It made me think of how clean water is not simply a necessity, it is impactful change. It was magical and a moment we will never forget.
As we always do with our boreholes, we make it a special moment, we held a community celebration for the launch of the borehole, and the Agona Jamasi community all came together - chiefs, elders, school children and residents joined to celebrate the moment. welcomed us. Their reception and appreciation made we realised how important this project is and the kind of impact it is making in people's lives.
Their thanks weren’t just for Hive, they welcomed us as family. It was very touching and humbling. The Hive team used this great opportunity to share with the community about the Hive blockchain. It always surprises people when they learn that it was technology built on the internet that made this all happen. Hive is not simply just about money, and computers it is a global community of people using technology in ways that would change lives.
Through Hive, several people from around the world have been able to support and contribute to projects like this one, helping real people in real places.
Doing this borehole project again, at Agona Jamasi, reminded me again, when people come together with a common goal, amazing things can happen.
I am proud to be part of something that exhibits how blockchain technology can impact lives in real-life situations, not just in theory. This is not just a project. it is an impact And we are showing the world how Web3 and human kindness can work together to make the world a better place. We thank everyone who has supported us to make this imapct again.