In 2025, 25 mechanized boreholes were completed by Ghana’s WellsForAll, which uses blockchain technology to deliver sustainable, clean drinking water to underprivileged rural communities throughout Africa. The project was funded by US$150,000 in community-governed funds.
The funding made it possible to build, commission, and maintain boreholes intended to give thousands of people dependable access to clean water, meeting both short-term demands and long-term sustainability issues in rural areas.
In addition to providing infrastructure, WellsForAll has already shown quantifiable social impact. WellsForAll’s communities saw a 40% decrease in waterborne illnesses and a 60% increase in girls’ school attendance, demonstrating the significant impact that local, safe water access has on daily life, education, and health.
Using blockchain-enabled, community-governed funding via the Hive blockchain’s Decentralized Hive Fund (DHF) is a key component of WellsForAll’s business model. Hive stakeholders collaborate to propose, vote on, and finance practical projects through the DHF, establishing an auditable and transparent funding pipeline that guarantees capital is in line with quantifiable results.
WellsForAll uses blockchain as an accountability infrastructure, guaranteeing visibility into how funds are distributed and how impact is delivered on the ground, rather than presenting it as a fundraising innovation.
“These 25 boreholes represent more than numbers – they represent healthier families, children staying in school, and communities with dignity,” said Samuel Owusu-Boadi, founder of WellsForAll. “What makes this milestone especially meaningful is that it was achieved through a transparent, community-driven funding model that prioritises long-term sustainability over short-term charity.”
