Waves of Change: Ouro Manda's Journey to Clean Water

In the heart of Bénoué, Cameroon, Ouro Manda Village faced a daunting challenge: the absence of clean water. With a population of 3,050, the community endured daily hardships, walking long distances to collect water from a contaminated source.

But on August 25, 2022, everything has changed. Generous supporters joined forces with Innovation: Africa to install a solar water pumping system. The impact was profound and far-reaching. Education flourished as children returned to school, unhindered by the water crisis. Women seized newfound opportunities, cultivating gardens for food security and cooking in safer environments. Families practiced proper hand washing, leading to improved health and well-being.

News of the completed project spread like wildfire, attracting an additional 700 people, including internally displaced people and refugees from neighboring countries, who fled from the atrocities of Boko Haram. In search of solace and access to safe water, they built their homes near the water tower, fostering unity and hope.

These internally displaced people now have access to clean water and improved living conditions due to the implementation of our water pumping system in Ouro Manda village.

Ouro Manda Village became a symbol of resilience and progress. With a shared determination to build a better future, the community thrived, driven by the transformative power of clean and safe water. The completion of the water project in Ouro Manda Village is a testament to hope, improved livelihoods, and a brighter future.

Innovation: Africa's dedication to addressing the water crisis has created lasting change, unleashing a wave of unity, prosperity, and optimism in the pursuit of a better tomorrow.

To date, we have successfully completed 167 projects in Cameroon, positively impacting the lives of over 1,205,396 individuals.

By: Omri Yeshua, Country director of Cameroon, and Tamar Rabin, Deputy Country Director of Cameroon