Foundation Restores Access To Clean Water At Kuchingoro IDP Camp

Daurama Foundation has helped to successfully restore access to clean water at the Kuchingoro Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp.

This transformative project has addressed one of the camp residents’ most pressing concerns, significantly improving their quality of life.

During a recent visit to the Kuchingoro IDP camp, Daurama Foundation founder Dr. Samira Buhari was deeply moved by the dire conditions. “Seeing a lack of clean water was heartbreaking. It is a basic need that no one should be denied, and the impact on the community, particularly women and children who have already been displaced from their original homes, was profound,” she explained.

One resident, Aisha Babuna, spoke movingly about the struggle. “Our daily lives were made difficult by a lack of clean water. We were unable to cook, clean, or even drink safely. Our children were constantly at risk of disease,” Aisha told our team during their visit.

In response to this urgent need, the Daurama Foundation’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) team immediately began working with key stakeholders, including the camp’s chairman and secretary, to develop a long-term solution. Following extensive consultations, it was determined that repairing the existing boreholes would be the most effective method.

“Our team worked with local experts to ensure the repairs were completed quickly and effectively,” stated Dr. Samira Buhari. “It is a pleasure to announce that the residents of the Kuchingoro IDP camp now have access to clean and safe water.”

This project had a significant impact. The Chairman of the IDP camp expressed his heartfelt gratitude: “The restoration of clean water has rejuvenated our community.” It has provided hope and relief, allowing us to concentrate on rebuilding our lives.”

Women in the camp, who are primarily responsible for fetching water, have felt a significant burden relieved. “Having clean water means our children are healthier, and we can better care for our families,” said one of the mothers at the camp. “It is not just water; it is a lifeline.”

He stated that the Foundation is still dedicated to assisting underserved communities. This project demonstrates our commitment to promoting health and well-being through practical and effective initiatives. We hope to create long-term change and improve lives by addressing vulnerable populations’ basic needs.

Dr. Samira Buhari established the Daurama Foundation, which is dedicated to improving health outcomes and championing the rights of women and girls in Nigeria through advocacy, comprehensive education, and active community engagement.

It works to address pressing issues affecting the well-being and rights of girls and women in the communities it serves, with programmes aimed at addressing domestic violence, improving neonatal health, and advocating for menstrual health and hygiene; empowering women and girls, fostering sustainable development, and achieving equality all rely heavily on these critical focus areas.