I Built 100 Wells in 1 Year: This Is What I Learned - BBC News

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • For a year, community volunteer Junior Diahkaté travelled across Senegal, in west Africa, building wells for remote communities. Now he’s completed his 100th, providing access to clean water and transforming lives.
    Filmed, produced and directed by Pierre-Luc Roy
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 125

  • @millionairemaine8901
    @millionairemaine8901 26 днів тому +79

    Now let's promote this guy as much as they did Mr. Beast

    • @youme1414
      @youme1414 26 днів тому +4

      While he is silently doing his own Mr.Beast is busy publicising his.

    • @masterlightjames950
      @masterlightjames950 26 днів тому

      Promote him in a place like this where so many people prefer to worship White men?

    • @africanday7337
      @africanday7337 24 дні тому +1

      @@youme1414 Do yours the way you like; don't criticize others. Give the money to your African politicians and find it in their private bank accounts overseas

    • @troywest1724
      @troywest1724 18 днів тому

      Can’t… tht would mean the world doesn’t need those who look like Mr. Beast and W.S. Hates that.

    • @edobwoy
      @edobwoy 17 днів тому

      Africans don't support their own. You forget history, it was our leaders that sold their people as slaves

  • @mohamadouyacinediallo8923
    @mohamadouyacinediallo8923 25 днів тому +27

    This young man has started helping people in his neighborhood.
    Being a student at high school, he was the one who was helping the young improving their scholarship skills without paying anything.
    So he deserves all the help of publicity in Oder to help him to help more people.

  • @nnberlus
    @nnberlus 26 днів тому +21

    I'm not crying. You're crying. May God pour his many blessings on this young man and his family. May Senegal continue to thrive!

    • @patriciakoroma587
      @patriciakoroma587 25 днів тому

      Amen

    • @africanday7337
      @africanday7337 24 дні тому +1

      God doesn't exist; he should launch a fundraising campaign to buy a Water Drilling Machine rather than digging wells

    • @JaneDoe19635
      @JaneDoe19635 21 день тому +2

      This is the type of man I want as a husband for my daughter. God bless him and reward him a peaceful life.

  • @mohammedahmed2323
    @mohammedahmed2323 26 днів тому +29

    Why I'm smiling, absolutely brilliant story and great performance from that junior young man who truly loves his people and sacrificed a lot to make his people smile and no more suffer for water. May Allah bless you brother 🤲🏽❤

  • @yvonne237
    @yvonne237 26 днів тому +12

    Junior has sacrificed a lot on Earth,but his blessings will come from God. May God continue to bless Junior and his children's children. He's a man of compassion and integrity.

  • @mariamaba8129
    @mariamaba8129 24 дні тому +3

    Mashallah, God Bless this man🙏

  • @adamasowsow4584
    @adamasowsow4584 26 днів тому +11

    Good person with good ideas can change lives. Thank you man❤

  • @modoulamindibba4625
    @modoulamindibba4625 26 днів тому +9

    That some legendary stuff right there love from Gambia 🇬🇲

  • @NK-so8ep
    @NK-so8ep 25 днів тому +6

    Sometimes I wonder why we have politicians in power who don't deliver anything. Junior's doing great and amazing things for his people.

  • @mandyellis876
    @mandyellis876 25 днів тому +5

    What a phenomenal achievement! Well done Junior and workers.

  • @harrisonkaundamwale4181
    @harrisonkaundamwale4181 25 днів тому +5

    Great work and may the Lord God bless Mr. Junior.

  • @khanyasambumbu3474
    @khanyasambumbu3474 26 днів тому +8

    well done my brother showing love all the way from South Africa

  • @bakarygassama9063
    @bakarygassama9063 26 днів тому +5

    Waw!! Bravo to Junior and to all his volunteers and supporters for their time, effort, commitment and sacrifices. You guys are incredible human beings. God bless you all.
    🙏🏿

  • @roxyroxieroxann
    @roxyroxieroxann 26 днів тому +6

    God bless you all for the wells. May he continue to provide resources and volunteers so that everyone will have clean drinking water

  • @flamani54
    @flamani54 26 днів тому +9

    So, what about the men in those villages? Why did they never think of similar ideas until the coming of this young man? In any case, congratulations and thanks to this man with a big heart.

    • @adenmatan660
      @adenmatan660 25 днів тому +2

      Resource perhaps- The ideas may be there but sometimes the capital to start up will be challenging.

    • @flamani54
      @flamani54 25 днів тому

      @@adenmatan660 True, but in Africa these stories keep repeating themselves. as if people refuse to think of any solutions that may be out there.

    • @SoniaH-m4g
      @SoniaH-m4g 23 дні тому +1

      I cant help but wonder that if the task of collecting water was the job of the young men in the household would the wells be dug already? Also why are people not teaching women how to dig the wells I wonder?

    • @flamani54
      @flamani54 23 дні тому +1

      @@SoniaH-m4g Good question plus, I think a fierce desire to leave things as they are. This is something Africans must question themselves about.

  • @madijula
    @madijula 25 днів тому +5

    Bravo Junior and Team. A great life changer. May everyone have access to clean water.

  • @ahmedibrahim5165
    @ahmedibrahim5165 26 днів тому +4

    Job well done indeed, my brother. You have achieved a great milestone. All it takes is courage and a burning desire to change one village at a time. God bless you.

  • @asmallsectionoflife
    @asmallsectionoflife 26 днів тому +4

    Truly inspiring. I hope this video continues to get more likes and greater coverage. This man will touch so many lives with what he is doing 🙌

  • @ndulasimon
    @ndulasimon 26 днів тому +3

    Africa we need people whom they can help our society🇹🇿

  • @frimptop.9813
    @frimptop.9813 26 днів тому +5

    I love Senegal 🇸🇳 ,brother from Ghana 🇬🇭 😍 😊

  • @africandadc7326
    @africandadc7326 25 днів тому +4

    Much love to this guy ❤❤❤

  • @miketapta7498
    @miketapta7498 26 днів тому +6

    God bless, from Cameroon

  • @pumlambiza3922
    @pumlambiza3922 25 днів тому +2

    Well Done, Brother 🙏 This good gesture will go down on the corridors if history. Generations will forever be grateful for this selfless deed ❤❤❤

  • @Mom-b1r
    @Mom-b1r 18 днів тому

    Wonderful, this man deserves a medal for his good deeds! Water is life, without water there is no life, hygiene, food & wellbeing.

  • @sambasimane9537
    @sambasimane9537 25 днів тому +3

    God bless you brother. We're so proud of you

  • @ilhamdahir9915
    @ilhamdahir9915 25 днів тому +2

    he done it a the best job in the planet 👏 well done because every life's needs water 💧 ❤

  • @RealSamsonKing
    @RealSamsonKing 26 днів тому +3

    I love Senegal!

  • @Bambelmo
    @Bambelmo 26 днів тому +3

    Team work, Maasha Allaah

  • @djibrildrame1096
    @djibrildrame1096 25 днів тому +2

    Bravo Big man

  • @yigermalmetew4360
    @yigermalmetew4360 19 днів тому

    Accessible, adequate and clean water supply has always been the building block of any society and for this young man to travel all over his country and help provide this lasting legacy is admirable. I had always hoped I would be part of this enduring effort. I am grateful that Africans are recognizing that we have a lot to work on at home. We are all proud of you.

  • @alfonsobarryz8733
    @alfonsobarryz8733 26 днів тому +3

    Ambitious Man

  • @megeek727
    @megeek727 26 днів тому +2

    God Bless Him!!! 🙏
    One man can organize and accomplish so much. It leaves me scratching my head in wonder why the Senegaleze government could not have done the same considering the country is wealthy in Iron, gold, and oil. Maybe I should be asking France that question.

  • @singularseeker
    @singularseeker 25 днів тому +3

    Excellent.....

  • @Saurabh-p5y4i
    @Saurabh-p5y4i 25 днів тому +1

    this is story which i have seen after such a long time feels that someone in some place is doing something good for others.

  • @adenmatan660
    @adenmatan660 25 днів тому +1

    Junior, it is absolutely inspiring. Please keep doing this initiative; I'm sure you will be blessed differently. Bon courage!

  • @munya1
    @munya1 22 дні тому

    A true heroes for his people, thank you for your good works for the underprivileged and marginalised people of Senegal

  • @emeliatanihu
    @emeliatanihu 25 днів тому +2

    God bless Him, an inspiration ❤

  • @SORAMALICK-g8o
    @SORAMALICK-g8o 25 днів тому +1

    We love papa diakhatè h❤❤ thanks you very much

  • @goreen13
    @goreen13 25 днів тому +1

    Tu es un vrai lion brother.Qu’Allah te construe autant de palais au Jennah Firdaws,Ameen.Long life and great health to you brother.

  • @soowe166
    @soowe166 21 день тому +2

    Mashaa Allah my son may Allah reward you.

  • @naimansa
    @naimansa 21 день тому

    We need more such stories. Junior is a hero without cape ❤

  • @homesteadireland7473
    @homesteadireland7473 25 днів тому +1

    Yes promote this hero ! , top man 😀

  • @its_simply_Ndooch
    @its_simply_Ndooch 17 днів тому

    You are a hero, Leadership we need

  • @fabiennemitchell2371
    @fabiennemitchell2371 22 дні тому +2

    He needs more appropriate and comfortable transport for the many hours he travels. God bless this man.

  • @oceanwhale6414
    @oceanwhale6414 26 днів тому +2

    Brilliant 👏, well done young man

  • @ndour_Tblt_B_HD_NII
    @ndour_Tblt_B_HD_NII 25 днів тому +1

    Bravo & courage, ça va venir.

  • @guithiel571
    @guithiel571 25 днів тому +2

    You’re a true hero and a legend brother. We need to come together to fight poverty and empower people. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ❤❤

  • @jayleegardnerjr.8016
    @jayleegardnerjr.8016 26 днів тому +3

    Eight thousand views and not even 300 thumbs up. Information on how to donate please.

  • @mmooremcneil9061
    @mmooremcneil9061 26 днів тому +3

    How can we find more information on his organization and opportunities to donate?

  • @papisdiallo2785
    @papisdiallo2785 25 днів тому +1

    Machala junior

  • @thaxtonwaters8561
    @thaxtonwaters8561 25 днів тому

    Interesting how the most AMAZING PEOPLE never believe that they are amazing people.💪🏾🙏🏾

  • @TheSoetie
    @TheSoetie 26 днів тому +2

    Fantastic..👍

  • @laylaali5977
    @laylaali5977 19 днів тому

    What a wonderful guy god bless you

  • @carolineafolabi-deleu4527
    @carolineafolabi-deleu4527 23 дні тому

    What a beautiful story

  • @agh7185
    @agh7185 26 днів тому +2

    One day 💔🇸🇴

  • @Afrosom38
    @Afrosom38 26 днів тому +2

    Waag wan mr mandinka boy ❤❤❤❤

  • @gormack1878
    @gormack1878 24 дні тому +2

    MashaAllah un grant Monsieur
    Que le bon Dieu le benisse🙏

  • @JustMeVanessa
    @JustMeVanessa 23 дні тому

    Very inspiring 😊. Well done for helping others.

  • @babacarsoumare9898
    @babacarsoumare9898 25 днів тому +1

    Ya woreu le grand diameu guaye ameu borome deuk bi

  • @bintmwinyikingi572
    @bintmwinyikingi572 4 дні тому

    Mashallah. This is a great job.

  • @CorneliusFrazier-g5z
    @CorneliusFrazier-g5z 26 днів тому +1

    Yi
    Excellent 😊

  • @daleenalberts5829
    @daleenalberts5829 21 день тому

    Dedication. 🎉🎉

  • @SadaBa-rd2hg
    @SadaBa-rd2hg 25 днів тому

    Bravo papa bonne continuation

  • @moustaphasene4286
    @moustaphasene4286 24 дні тому

    Bravo bro. Great job

  • @Watchaknow702
    @Watchaknow702 26 днів тому +2

    This guy needs to team up with Mr. Beast!!

  • @miketapta7498
    @miketapta7498 26 днів тому +3

    How much does does it cost to build a well?

  • @roja7426
    @roja7426 8 днів тому

    I have been watching water conservation, etc. I wondered how you prevent from going dry and from getting polluted.

  • @tanyacottrell
    @tanyacottrell 10 днів тому

    May the Lord bless and keep you in good health and continue to provide the financial support needed to continue the project 🙏

  • @emmacampbell3719
    @emmacampbell3719 13 днів тому

    Well done sir.
    Take a break to get your health in a better shape.
    Blessings.

  • @nellyjones2497
    @nellyjones2497 9 днів тому

    Well done 👍

  • @SerigneSaliouKalela
    @SerigneSaliouKalela 24 дні тому

    Machalla ❤️ zinior

  • @brinohosey7498
    @brinohosey7498 26 днів тому +3

    How can we promote this man to the hype of mr. Beast. How come westerners come and do the same thing and get alot of publicity but when africans solve the samw problem we dont get the same publicity

  • @magharibicomms3891
    @magharibicomms3891 22 дні тому

    ❤. ❤. ❤.

  • @audramitchell9894
    @audramitchell9894 17 днів тому

    Fabulous ❤️🌹❤️

  • @CarlosGarcia-ro2xf
    @CarlosGarcia-ro2xf 26 днів тому +1

    well water

  • @hispanosubversivo
    @hispanosubversivo 22 дні тому

    Someone should left a "hot" gift in bbc offices over Europe 🤣

  • @omarikebiro164
    @omarikebiro164 25 днів тому

    Applause to this guy and Subscribe to his Channel. This man knows how to dig holes in the ground, he has the technology .😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Xadflames
    @Xadflames 26 днів тому +2

    Beating the Africa doesn't have water allegations

  • @stacydiana5136
    @stacydiana5136 25 днів тому +2

    God bless you 🙏 ❤️ as for your health. may the Lord grant you good health ❤❤❤❤ from 🇨🇲 🙏 ✨️ 🙌🏻

  • @TheWoo67
    @TheWoo67 24 дні тому

    💖

  • @YuriKalutskii
    @YuriKalutskii 25 днів тому +1

    its a great story! But the accent of the speaker is terrible. Its hard to understand it

  • @alexisf22
    @alexisf22 17 днів тому

    Keep up the amazing work young man. May God continue to bless you in your work for humanity ❤️🙏🏿

  • @kamuconkamucon8543
    @kamuconkamucon8543 14 днів тому

    Congratulations,now someone to design and install solar well pumps for efficiency and safety please 🙏

  • @omarikebiro164
    @omarikebiro164 25 днів тому +1

    Mr Beast this is your mate,

  • @livingrateful
    @livingrateful 15 днів тому

    How can we contact him? I want to help.

  • @Ntuthu-ZA
    @Ntuthu-ZA 19 днів тому

    What do governments do in some of our African countries? Shouldn’t they be the ones coordinating the digging of wells to ensure that every village has access to water?

  • @syedmaricar9946
    @syedmaricar9946 23 дні тому

    Water is life lifter let's help with that. Energy , electric for internet.

  • @fordaiffa6022
    @fordaiffa6022 26 днів тому +1

    Hum il ressemble a sonko

  • @dawidsagan
    @dawidsagan 26 днів тому +1

    Where are men?

  • @seasea12
    @seasea12 9 днів тому

    0:54 42 And whoever gives to one of these little ones [these who are humble in rank or influence] even a cup of cold water to drink because he is my disciple, truly I say to you, he will not lose his reward.” - Matthew 10:42

  • @prestonforayter2584
    @prestonforayter2584 11 днів тому

    Love has damaged those poor people.

  • @mayenessien9370
    @mayenessien9370 24 дні тому

    Proverbs 19:17. Our creator sees everything and rewards those who look after the lowly ones. I look forward to the day coming very soon when nobody will want for anything. Our generous loving God creator will provide all our needs in abundance Psalm 72:16

  • @CorneliusFrazier-g5z
    @CorneliusFrazier-g5z 26 днів тому

    274 Bopp Rue ?😊

  • @zlee2656
    @zlee2656 19 днів тому +1

    NOW WHERES MR BEAST ? hurm ?

  • @markarca6360
    @markarca6360 26 днів тому +1

    This was until MrBeast came.

    • @omzy8700
      @omzy8700 26 днів тому +3

      Me beast only went to Kenya ,there are 54 Africans countries,,there has always been people like this In Africa that helped their community

  • @edobwoy
    @edobwoy 17 днів тому +1

    Why did his wife have to wear a wig. Why our african women dont embrace their natural hair man

  • @Punampandey-g5p
    @Punampandey-g5p 26 днів тому +1

    Great😂

  • @junebrowse1010
    @junebrowse1010 6 днів тому

    Life can and is hard for the poor suffering people of Senegal why because France and others are happy to continue stealing their resources and saying that the country is poor.
    Now they have a New President but is he doing what he promised.😢😢.

  • @africanday7337
    @africanday7337 24 дні тому +2

    Why are they not using water drilling machine? Who digs well in 21 century?

    • @RobertMrki
      @RobertMrki 21 день тому

      looks like you are blind in your eyes and heart ,who will pay for the drilling ?the corrupt government,or you who criticize before praising???? It will be better if you kept your big mouth shut !!!

  • @junebrowse1010
    @junebrowse1010 6 днів тому

    You won't see this in Social Media.
    But you will see that other White man allover social media.😢😢😢. Mr what