SANITATION: CLEAN WATER TO NKOUAMPBOUER1-CAMEROON (PART 2)

Community contributing to clean water project in Nkouampbouer1

​Populations from Nkouampbouer 1, a southern Cameroon village cannot be more happier: they have access to a safe and clean drinkable water. Before now, these populations and for many generations had access to a muddy water for their needs.
That water was used all day long in all aspect of life where water is needed: to bathe, to wash their clothes and dish, to cook and more as drinking water while exposing themselves to a variety of diseases. This is over now. Statistics about water related diseases and deaths would be significantly impacted in the coming months. These people- living in a sixteen (16) mile radius of the water source- can now drink water or use it for their daily needs without fear to get sick. According to the representant of the community, Elie MBPOAPFOURI, "there is no word to describe how they feel right now. It is a dream comes true. Thanks to PWH".
This project was carried out by PWH and the community. Men, women, and students contributed by bringing sand, cement, woods and other materials needed to build this water extension. Technicians from the capital city Yaounde came for the project. Taking advice from the water experts they put into place a system that uses filters, takes into consideration norm and hygienic measures and  generates  7l/minute of water and per pipe.

On behalf of these populations, Elie MBPOAPFOURI thanked PWH for bringing clean water and expect more projects that could help the community.

SANITATION: CLEAN WATER FOR NKOUAMPBOUER1-CAMEROON (PART 1)

Drinking water in Nkouampbouer1 before PWH  clean water project (Southern Cameroon)

Take a close look at this picture and focus on the main liquid in the middle...It is water, yes a muddy water that some may not even look at nor think about using it. This water is a very precious for people from Nkouampbouer1 village in Southern Cameroon.
Indeed, for many generations people from this remote village do not have anything better than this muddy water for their needs. It is used all day long in all aspect of life where water is needed: they use to bathe, to do their laundry, to cook and to drink.
I can't tell how you feel right now after reading the above lines. It is just shocking to learn that people around us are endangering their life everyday by drinking non-potable water.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "some 842000 people are estimated to die each year from diarrhea as a result of unsafe drinking water, sanitation and hand hygiene." The report goes on to reveal that many infants die from  water linked diseases. "If risk factors are addressed 361000 children's deaths will be avoided".​
​PWH in his preamble has clearly stated its willingness to help those in needs. Resources are very scare and we cannot answer all calls. However, by taking a step at the time we can make a change.
After the summer camp in Agou Akplolo in 2016, PWH is now taking on another project, bringing clean water to Nkouampbouer1 village. See Part 2.