Provide Clean Water to Families in Goma, Congo

Title: Safe Water for Goma Families

Introduction

In the city of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, access to clean water remains one of the most urgent challenges. Most families still rely on Lake Kivu or rainwater—both contaminated with harmful bacteria and dangerous substances. This situation exposes women and children in particular to serious illnesses such as diarrhea, cholera, and respiratory infections.
Faced with this emergency, our project aims to provide a sustainable, safe, and accessible solution.

Project Objective

The Provide Clean Water to Families in Goma project aims to supply clean drinking water to more than 5,000 people through the construction of five secure boreholes. Each borehole will be equipped with a solar-powered system, easy to maintain and capable of serving over 2,000 people.

Problem Statement

• Reliance on contaminated Lake Kivu water
• Widespread waterborne diseases
• Long daily walks, mainly for women and children
• Lack of durable infrastructure to ensure constant access to safe water

Project Approach

1. Construction of five boreholes in strategic neighborhoods of Goma.
2. Solar-powered systems to ensure stable and affordable operation.
3. Community training: the identification of trainers and learners is already underway to support local and sustainable management.
4. Implementation scheduled for November 2025.
5. Community monitoring supported by local partners to ensure proper maintenance.

Expected Impact

• Significant reduction in waterborne diseases.
• Decrease in child mortality.
• More time for women to engage in economic activities.
• Children able to attend school instead of fetching water.
• Improved living conditions and stronger community resilience.
• Restored dignity for thousands of families.

Overall Budget

The total budget required for the full implementation of the project is USD 75,000.
So far, through the GlobalGiving platform, we have raised USD 26, an encouraging first step toward reaching our goal.

Current Progress

• First implementation phase underway: identification of trainers and learners.
• Detailed planning completed to launch construction in November 2025.
• Strong collaboration with GlobalGiving to ensure transparency and impact.

Call to Donors

We make a heartfelt appeal to all donors, organizations, partners, and people of goodwill.
Every contribution counts.
Even the smallest gesture can save a life, bring hope to a family, or give a child a better future.

This project has a direct, concrete, and measurable impact. With your support, we can offer Goma what every human being deserves: access to clean, safe, and dignified water.

Acknowledgments

We express our sincere gratitude to all those who have already contributed. Your support motivates us to continue and strengthens our determination.
Thanks to your generosity and the collaboration with GlobalGiving, we are confident that we will reach our goal.