By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent
Bolloh Poe, Grand Kru County |Jan. 10, 2026| After years of enduring severe hardship, residents of Bolloh Poe in Grand Kru County are beginning to experience long-awaited relief through humanitarian interventions led by local miner and philanthropist, Hilary Gray.
For decades, access to safe drinking water remained a daily challenge for families in the area, with women and children forced to travel long distances to fetch unsafe water for household use.
The situation has been worsened by impassable roads, which have left the community largely isolated from markets, health facilities, and other essential social services.
Moved by these longstanding difficulties, Mr. Gray, a native of the district and a licensed Class “C” miner, initiated a series of development projects aimed at restoring dignity and improving living conditions in Bolloh Poe.
As part of his efforts, three new hand pumps have been constructed at strategic locations, while another damaged pump has been rehabilitated.
Community members say the availability of clean drinking water is already reducing daily burden previously associated with the lack of potable drinking water and improving public health outcomes.
In addition to water projects, Mr. Gray has disclosed plans to rehabilitate feeder roads connecting Poe to neighboring communities.
Residents believe the proposed road network will reduce isolation, improve transportation, and open up economic opportunities by easing access to markets and vital services.
Community members have described these initiatives as timely and lifesaving, emphasizing that the interventions are focused on basic human needs rather than political interests.
“This is about survival, health, and hope for our children,” a community elder stated.
Residents are now calling on other well-meaning citizens, development partners, and stakeholders to support similar grassroots initiatives that prioritize human dignity and sustainable community development.
