Only 12 percent of the population in rural Ethiopia has access to clean water. Lack of safe, drinking water is a constant source of hardship causing many to suffer from water borne diseases.  Beyond the issues of health, access to safe drinking water affects the lives of women and children who traditionally are responsible for water collection, a back breaking chore that restricts their involvement in productive activities.

In November 2006, Debo started construction of a much needed water spring at Kino Libanos, a remote village in Gondar, Ethiopia. 1,200 people now benefit from a clean water source. In addition, women and children of the community no longer have to trek great distances to obtain water. Instead while the mothers devote themselves to caring for the family, their children have time to attend school.