From Flooded Ruins to Restored Hope: Thanks to Your Generosity
It has been over two years since the catastrophic spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams submerged homes and scattered lives along the Volta River in Ghana. For many victims, the flood marked not an end, but a beginning of hardship. Though the waters have long receded, the battle to rebuild homes, livelihoods, and hope continues. Today, many still endure the searing heat in unfinished buildings and wait on promises that feel as fleeting as the floodwaters themselves.
But amidst the devastation, one story stands out, a story of resilience, intervention, and transformation.
Patricia Owula, a 51-year resident of Kewuse in the Ada East District of Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, lost her home entirely. Her only refuge was a makeshift shelter cobbled together from the wreckage of her former house. With no stable income and nowhere to turn, Patricia’s future looked bleak.
“I nearly committed suicide, looking at how the flood had crushed my house to the ground,” she recalls, voice heavy with memory.
Patricia’s situation, however, did not deter her commitment to serving her community. As a dedicated backwasher responsible for maintaining the Gravity Water Station (GWS) installed by Easy Water for Everyone, she continued to ensure access to clean, potable water, even as she battled homelessness.
Recognizing her courage and commitment, Easy Water for Everyone launched a targeted fundraising campaign to support Patricia. Her resilience moved many, and thanks to generous donors like you, we are proud to announce that Patricia now has a new home.
During our 10th Anniversary Celebration in Ghana, we officially handed over the keys to Patricia’s newly built one-bedroom house. The moment was shared with our co-founders, Dr. Nathan W. Levin and Linda L. Donald, who both expressed their joy and gratitude.
“What happened to them was really devastating,” said Linda Donald. “So we fundraised for this to happen, and we are so happy to see Patricia smiling again.”
At Easy Water for Everyone, empowering women and the most vulnerable members of our beneficiary communities is at the heart of our mission. Patricia’s story is a powerful reminder that hard work, compassion, and community can rebuild even the most broken of foundations.