Water Relief – Near Foundation

Empowering communities with access to

Clean Water.

NEAR Foundation has drilled 320 boreholes in government public schools across Nigeria, impacting the lives of over 200,000 students. These boreholes address water scarcity and improve sanitation in schools, fostering a healthier learning environment and promoting good hygiene practices. The table below outlines the geographical reach of this impactful initiative.

S/N	States	No of Boreholes
1	ABUJA	100
2	ADAMAWA	5
3	BAUCHI	30
4	KADUNA	15
5	KANO	40
6	LAGOS	8
7	YOBE	20
8	ZAMFARA	5
9	KEBBI	8
10	NASSARAWA	15
11	NIGER	25
12	KATSINA	10
13	OSUN	5
14	OGUN	8
15	BENUE	10
16	ONDO	5
17	SOKOTO	5
18	GOMBE	6
	TOTAL	320+

Standard Facility Design

The foundation has a standard design for all its water facilities. The facilities contain a tank tower attached with a wall for fetching taps, 2,500 to 3,000 litres of water tank and 10 taps for utility.

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