A remarkable story of faith, resilience, and community service has led to the launch of a groundbreaking pure water project in Enkawana No. 2, a rural community near Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Father Edmund, founder of the Father Edmund Charity Foundation, has turned his personal health crisis into a lifeline for his community.

In December 2023, Father Edmund faced a life-threatening medical situation, including prostate cancer and abnormal PSA readings. In a moment of desperation, he made a vow to God: if given a second chance, he would dedicate his life to providing clean water to those in need. Miraculously, his health improved, and he attributes this to divine intervention.

True to his promise, Father Edmund established the Father Edmund Charity Water (FECW) NGO to address Ghana's critical water crisis. The newly unveiled water treatment plant, equipped with advanced reverse osmosis technology, will provide hygienic drinking water to communities where access to safe water is a daily struggle.



Father Edmund said, 93% of households in rural communities do not treat drinking water at all. About 80% of all diseases in Ghana and other developing countries are to a greater extent caused by using dirty contaminated untreated water. Every day, dirty and contaminated water claims the lives of about 4000 children, and according to WHO, 3.4 million people die each year from water-related diseases.



Many countries in the developing world including sub-Saharan Africa today are facing problems of shorter life expectancy and higher mortality rates especially among children. To a greater extent, it is caused by the use of low-quality, contaminated, and untreated drinking water.

Father Edmund Charity Water (FECW) believes every household deserves treated, safe, and clean drinking water. We would use the above reverse osmosis water treatment plant to get pure and hygienic water for rural communities.

The first step in checking well water quality is finding out what TDS hides in the water. The simplest water treatment method includes using various filter materials with different pore sizes; the water’s impurities are excluded by absorption or blocking. The most important absorption method is absorption by activated charcoal which removes bad taste, odor, and color and the blocking method is to pass water through the filter materials, hence large impurities cannot pass resulting in clean water.

"We believe every household deserves treated, safe, and clean drinking water," Father Edmund stated during the project launch. The initiative goes beyond infrastructure, with trained personnel, oversight committees, and a 50-year sustainability plan.

Dr Ben Ocra, president of the Ghana Philanthropy Forum, emphasized the importance of community-driven support, saying, "Government cannot do it all. We are here to fill development gaps and encourage Ghanaians with resources to help their fellow citizens".

The project marks a significant milestone for Enkawana No. 2, which previously lacked a reliable water system. It showcases the potential of community-supported development and serves as a reminder that individual dedication can create meaningful chat

Nana Afua Dedaa, the Odikro (Chief) of Enkawana No.2, spoke on behalf of the community, thanking Father Edmund and his team for their kindness and generosity. "We are truly grateful for this wonderful gift. Access to clean water is a basic human right, and we are thankful that Father Edmund and his team have made it possible for us to have safe drinking water," Nana Afua Dedaa said.

The chief also promised that the community would take good care of the water project and ensure its frequent maintenance. "We promise to use the water wisely and maintain it regularly so that it can serve us for a long time," she added.


The community elders also expressed their appreciation, stating that the water project would greatly benefit the community, especially the women and children who previously had to walk long distances to fetch water from contaminated sources.

Father Edmund, who was visibly moved by the community's gratitude, thanked the chief and elders for their appreciation. He reiterated his commitment to continuing to support the community and work towards improving their lives.

The treated safe drinking water project is a result of the efforts of Father Edmund and his team, who worked tirelessly to bring clean water to the community. The project is expected to provide clean drinking water to over 2,000 residents of Enkawana No.2 and surrounding communities.

The community's gratitude and appreciation serve as a testament to the impact of Father Edmund's selfless work and dedication to improving the lives of others.