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We’re excited to announce that the borehole in Nachem, a rural community of about 500 people in Northern Ghana, has been fully commissioned and is now delivering clean, safe drinking water to the people who need it most. For years, families in Nachem depended on unsafe and distant water
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We are proud to announce the successful commissioning of a new borehole in the community of Jingbang in Northern Ghana, bringing free, safe, and clean drinking water to about 500 residents. For many years, families in Jingbang have faced the burden of water scarcity. Women and children walked long distances
At Give Basic Needs, the strength of our team lies in the passion and diversity of our people. Today, we’re excited to spotlight one of the vibrant individuals driving our mission forward: Elaina Colussi, our dynamic Program Assistant. Elaina brings an exceptional blend of creativity, digital savvy, and adaptability,
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On Sunday, June 22nd, something beautiful happened at the Stadium Club in McCook, IL. We brought together music lovers, supporters, and community members for an unforgettable afternoon at our first-ever music festival and it was nothing short of extraordinary. https://youtu.be/El9zVNhASg4 A Celebration of Music, Community, and Kindness
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https://youtu.be/m3PhmRP2xv0 We're thrilled to announce a significant step forward in our mission to reduce suffering and amplify happiness around the world through "small acts. big happy."! The official launch of our new website at https://givebasicneeds.org is here! This redesigned platform is
You may have noticed over our past few posts that we've made some notable updates to our socials and team, but that’s not all! We're incredibly excited to unveil our refreshed brand identity, including a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐨, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞!This rebranding represents our evolution and commitment to reduce suffering
We’re excited to introduce someone who truly embodies our mission every single day — 𝐀𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢, our passionate and inspiring 𝐂𝐄𝐎, who also actively serves as a 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭. Abbie has been remarkably industrious and deeply devoted to the mission of 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. She leads not only with vision but with action — working side by side with
We're excited to introduce Luke Colussi, one of the compassionate hearts behind our mission to make basic needs accessible for all. As a Program Assistant at Give Basic Needs, Luke brings a fresh perspective, dedication, and a drive to make a real difference in the world. A recent
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We’re excited to introduce Salam Mahamadu as our new Country Director of Operations and Support in Ghana; a familiar face stepping into a new chapter of leadership. Salam's journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring. Having served as a Programs Assistant, he played a vital
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We’re excited to welcome Benjamin Alagyira to Give Basic Needs as our new Multi-Platform Content & Engagement Manager! Benjamin is a professional teacher based in Ghana with a strong passion for education and a natural gift for storytelling. Beyond the classroom, he’s also a talented photographer and content
We are excited to welcome Meghan Callender as our new Marketing Brand Manager at Give Basic Needs! Meghan joins us with a strong foundation in business and communications, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Grand Canyon University. With a professional background in finance and a passion for
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At Give Basic Needs, our mission is simple but powerful; to reduce suffering and amplify happiness by meeting essential human needs. One of the most critical of these needs is clean, accessible water, a resource that too many communities still live without. We’re excited to share the successful drilling