...When you no longer have to walk miles to fetch unsafe water.

In September 2008, Poverty Stops Here built a hand pump well for the people in Balogun Village to help reduce the amount of waterborne illnesses and to make life a bit easier for the villagers.

...When you no longer have to pay $4.00 for transportation to grind your crops.

In 2009, Poverty Stops Here purchased a cassava grinder, jack, and housing for the people in Gbawukuchi Village so they don't have to trek 12km (7.5 miles) or pay $4.00 for transportation to grind their crops in a neighboring market.

...When we stand up and act together.

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...When you don't have to worry every night about getting malaria.

In 2009, Poverty Stops Here provided mosquito nets to the people of Gbawukuchi Village in order to reduce the contraction of malaria (a very treatable but deadly disease).