Water for Koshale
These photographs illustrate the transformative impact of HOPE International Development Agency's clean water initiatives in Koshale, Ethiopia. The project's efforts to provide accessible, clean water have significantly improved the community's quality of life.
From the establishment of essential water points to the challenging journey undertaken to reach remote areas, these images capture how access to clean water enhances daily life for villagers, supports health and hygiene, and contributes to the overall well-being of the community. The initiative has not only addressed immediate needs but also fostered long-term benefits, reflecting HOPE's commitment to making a lasting difference.
Exterior gates of HOPE International Development Agency office, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
The entrance to the HOPE International Development Agency office in Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
January 25, 2014.
Ethiopian children and a HOPE International Development Agency vehicle, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Ethiopian children gather around a Land Cruiser that brought the HOPE team to the capped water source supplying Koshale with clean water.
January 23, 2014.
Wosen Girma inspects the water source, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Wosen Girma, head of the Arba Minch branch of HOPE International Development Agency, inspects the capped water source that provides clean water to the people of Koshale.
January 23, 2014.
Melkamu inspecting a water point, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Melkamu, a technician at the HOPE International Development Agency Arba Minch branch, opens a water point near the capped source that supplies clean water to Koshale.
January 23, 2014.
Villagers gathering near the water source, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Villagers gather near the capped source that supplies clean water to the community of Koshale.
January 23, 2014.
Bereket drinking from a water point, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Bereket from the HOPE International Development Agency main office in Addis Ababa drinks from a water point near the capped source that provides clean water to Koshale.
January 23, 2014.
Journey to Koshale, Ethiopia.
The 5-hour trip to Koshale from the clean water source, mostly off-road, showcases the challenging terrain.
January 23, 2014.
Malnourished livestock, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Livestock in Koshale appear malnourished and dehydrated, reflecting the challenging conditions in the area.
January 23, 2014.
Children of Koshale, Ethiopia.
Portrait of children from Koshale, capturing their expressions and daily life.
January 23, 2014.
Melkamu replacing a valve, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Melkamu from the HOPE International Development Agency Arba Minch branch replaces a valve at a clean water point in Koshale.
January 23, 2014.
Men washing at a water basin, Koshale, Ethiopia.
Men wash at a clean water basin in the village of Koshale, highlighting the impact of access to clean water.
February 1, 2014.
Children in Koshale, Ethiopia.
Children from the village of Koshale, captured on January 23, 2014.
January 23, 2014.
Melkamu and Fetene on a coffee break, Geresse, Ethiopia.
Melkamu and Fetene, a water engineer from the HOPE International Development Agency Arba Minch branch, take a coffee break in Geresse.
January 23, 2014.
Curious girls of Koshale, Ethiopia.
Young girls from Koshale, curious yet shy, near the source of clean water.
February 1, 2014.