GFGF trains youth to repair broken down water systems

Demonstrating its commitment to sustainable community development, Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF), has trained some of the youth in the host communities to maintain and repair boreholes, helping to ensure consistent access to clean water.
The three-day training program equipped participants with practical skills to address borehole malfunctions, reducing the community’s reliance on external support and ensuring a quicker response to water supply issues.

Speaking to the media during the closing ceremony, Madam Linda Deedoo, Western Regional Extension and Commercial Manager, under the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, praised the initiative. She noted that the training would relieve Gold Fields Ghana Foundation of the frequent responsibility of responding to borehole breakdowns.
“This program will help ease the burden on Gold Fields Ghana Foundation,” she said, adding “Now that we have trained individuals within the communities, borehole repairs can be handled locally and promptly.”

Tarkwa Municipal Water and Sanitation Officer, Osofo Michael Kojo, also highlighted the importance of the initiative.

He stated that the Municipal Assembly lacked the capacity to repair broken boreholes, making the Foundation’s efforts critical.
“We will not be able to attend to broken-down boreholes in the communities. That is why the action taken by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is not only timely, but commendable. They have shown great leadership in addressing the water challenges.”
The training was met with enthusiasm from participants, many of whom expressed excitement about the skills they had acquired.

These newly trained mechanics are now positioned to act as first responders whenever borehole issues arise, helping to sustain the community’s water infrastructure.

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