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Avov'Eau: Drinking water for the inhabitants of the village of Avovo Cope in Togo

  • Winner 2026

Young Talent, Built By Sport

Context

Avovo Copé is a rural village of approximately 1,250 inhabitants located in the commune of Haho 3, in the Plateaux region, about a hundred kilometers from Lomé, at Togo. Its inhabitants live mainly from subsistence farming and livestock breeding. The village has no source of drinking water.. Women and children travel approximately [distance] each day. 1.5 km to draw water from a tributary of the Yoto River. Despite attempts at artisanal filtration, this water remains unfit for consumption. During its visits to the village, the mobile clinic of the’Togolese NGO ACDI noted numerous cases of waterborne diseases, such as typhoid and parasitic infections. The burden of fetching water also impacts children's schooling and the time women can dedicate to income-generating activities. At the municipal level, nearly a quarter of the water infrastructure is out of service due to lack of maintenance, highlighting the importance of sound community management. It was at the request of the residents that CIDA designed this project, with the support of the’Young Talent association, Build By Sport, his partner since 2022.

  • In partnership with: Christian Alliance for Integral Development
Funder(s):
• La Guilde

Project objectives

  • Assuring the inhabitants of Avovo Copé sustainable access to local drinking water.
  • Equipping the community with the necessary capabilities to manage and maintain the water service independently.
  • Improving the health of residents by reducing waterborne diseases and by promoting better hygiene practices.

Activities

  • Construction of the drinking water supply system The project involves drilling a well at least 105 meters deep, equipping it with a solar pump, a 10 m³ elevated tank, and a four-tap distribution point accessible to people with reduced mobility. A water quality analysis is planned before commissioning.
  • Creation and formation of a water users' committee raising awareness among residents about community management, setting up a committee with a charter of operation, then training in the maintenance of the structure, financial management and community animation.
  • Implementation of a fee-based water service : application of a tariff aligned with those of other water points in the municipality, and recruitment of a water attendant to collect payments. The revenues finance the maintenance of the facility.
  • Raising awareness about hygiene and water management : public sessions in the village and interventions with the 150 students of the primary school.
  • Official handover of the book to the community, in the presence of local authorities.

Direct beneficiaries

The direct beneficiaries are the 1250 inhabitants of the village of Avovo Copé and its surroundings.

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