Goma: A gesture for life
GoShop Energy and MSF Holland are joining forces to restore the drinking water supply at the Bulengo refugee camp in Goma. The installation of four new pumps puts an end to health risks (cholera, diarrhea) and daily hardships.
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In the BULENGO displaced persons camps in Goma, every day is a struggle for survival. Deprived of their homes by conflict, thousands of people face precarious living conditions.
In Bulengo, access to something as basic as drinking water had become a real ordeal, with women, men and children walking for miles in search of water. But thanks to the commitment of Go Shop Energy and MSF Holland, a new page has been turned.
Prior to the implementation of the project, the inhabitants of Bulengo were faced with a water shortage after the two 15 kWc pumps initially installed quickly broke down and proved insufficient to cope with the massive influx of displaced people. The consequences of this shortage were multiple and serious:
- High health risks: Drinking water from unprotected sources exposed the population to numerous diseases, including cholera and diarrhea,
- Difficulties in daily life: Lack of water made even the most basic tasks (cooking, washing, laundry) extremely difficult and time-consuming,
- Social tensions: Disputes over access to water points were frequent, exacerbating tensions within the community,
Currently, the Bulengo displacement camp frequently experiences water shortages that can last up to three days, jeopardizing the health of residents—particularly women and children—who are unable to maintain proper hygiene. This forces them to fetch water from the lake, exposing the community to serious health risks that can lead to loss of life, as Mariam confirmed to us during a conversation.
In response to this urgent situation, GoShop Energy, in partnership with MSF Hollande, launched a project to improve the water supply. This project led to the installation of four new 22 kWp pumps, designed to meet the growing needs of the population, improve health, make daily life easier, and strengthen social ties.
After months of work and joint efforts, the project to improve the drinking water supply at the Bulengo camp is now a reality. The new pumps are operational and provide high-quality water to a significant portion of the population, and a monitoring and maintenance program has been established, involving local technicians trained for this purpose. Their role is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facilities and to respond quickly to any potential breakdowns.
This project is tangible proof that by joining forces, we can provide concrete solutions to even the most complex challenges. It is essential that we continue on this path and expand similar initiatives to ensure that everyone has equitable access to clean drinking water, a resource essential to life.
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