Access to drinking water is an essential need for everyone, and even more so for displaced populations who live in precarious conditions. This is why the project initiated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide drinking water to more than six hundred displaced households in the rural commune of Oicha, in the territory of Beni (North Kivu), is a real breath of fresh air.
After more than six months of suffering and lack of drinking water, these displaced people will finally be able to benefit from this essential service. The construction and water supply project began only a few days ago, but it is already generating great satisfaction among the beneficiaries. Jean-Pierre Mutuli Kisubi, president of the displaced people of these sites, expresses his joy by declaring that “what the ICRC is doing for us is a good thing”. He also underlines the importance of this initiative, which will provide drinking water to several displaced sites in the region.
Alongside the implementation of this project, the displaced also asked the ICRC to include them as local labor in their various projects, in order to provide them with additional support for their survival. This request highlights the idea of a comprehensive approach to helping displaced populations, by offering them not only essential services such as drinking water, but also employment and income opportunities.
Thanks to the ICRC’s commitment and the installation of this water supply system, more than six hundred displaced households will finally be able to have access to drinking water, thus improving their living conditions and contributing to their well-being. This initiative demonstrates the importance of humanitarian assistance in areas affected by conflict and population displacement, and highlights the importance of collaboration between international organizations and local communities to meet the basic needs of vulnerable populations.
In conclusion, the ICRC’s initiative to provide drinking water to displaced people in the rural commune of Oicha is an important step towards improving the living conditions of these populations. However, it is essential to continue supporting and implementing such projects to ensure sustainable access to clean water for all, especially in areas affected by humanitarian crises. Drinking water is a fundamental right, and it is our duty to work together to guarantee it for all.