Clean Water, New Beginnings: How Smile For Humanity Transformed a Village in Ethiopia
In a drought-affected rural community in northern Ethiopia, Amanuel Tesfaye and his family spent hours each day walking long distances to collect water from unsafe sources. The water was often contaminated, causing repeated illness among children in the village. Families missed work and school simply because they were sick—or searching for water.
For years, the lack of clean drinking water kept the entire community trapped in a cycle of poor health and uncertainty.
Smile For Humanity launched a clean water initiative in the area, installing a new deep-well system and providing hygiene education to local families. Safe water points were established within walking distance, ensuring children and elderly residents no longer had to risk their health to meet daily needs.
The change was immediate and life-changing.
With access to clean water, illness rates dropped dramatically. Children returned to school regularly, and parents could focus on farming and small businesses instead of spending half the day collecting water. Mothers reported feeling relieved and hopeful for the first time in years.
Today, Amanuel’s family—and hundreds of others in the village—enjoy reliable access to safe drinking water. What was once a daily struggle has become a foundation for a healthier, brighter future.
Every donation helps projects like this reach more vulnerable communities. By supporting Smile For Humanity’s clean water programs, you are creating lasting change—one well, one family, and one village at a time.
