Our current projects at CENTRECONTRELAPAUVRETE
At CENTRE CONTRE LA PAUVRETÉ / CENTER AGAINST POVERTY ("UJISAIDIYE"), our efforts extend beyond local initiatives in Hamilton, Ontario, to support essential global community transformations.
Fumu Kento Water Well Project
Target: $45,000 USD | Impact: Clean water for 2,500+ residents | Location: Fumu Kento, Bandundu, DRC
In Fumu Kento, over 1,500 villagers rely daily on contaminated surface water. CCPU is drilling a deep borehole water well, installing solar pumps, and setting up community water management to deliver sustainable, safe drinking water.
Project Budget Breakdown
| Project Phase Component | Price Estimate (USD) | Allocation % | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hydrogeological Survey & Drilling | $14,500.00 | 32.2% | Professional geological assessment, deep borehole drilling, casing, and well-head stabilization. |
| 2. Solar Power System & Submersible Pump | $9,500.00 | 21.1% | High-capacity solar panel array, mounting structures, inverter, and heavy-duty submersible pump. |
| 3. Water Storage Infrastructure | $8,000.00 | 17.8% | Construction of a reinforced concrete elevated tower and a 10,000-liter durable water storage tank. |
| 4. Distribution Network & Tap Stands | $6,000.00 | 13.3% | Trenching, piping, and construction of 3 decentralized community tap stands to ensure short walking distances. |
| 5. WASH Education & Community Training | $3,000.00 | 6.7% | Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) workshops for residents, and training the local Water Management Committee. |
| 6. Logistics, Transport & Project Oversight | $4,000.00 | 8.9% | Transporting heavy machinery and materials to the rural site, engineering oversight, and final water quality testing. |
| Total Project Budget | $45,000.00 | 100% | Complete, fully operational, and self-sustaining water infrastructure. |
Core Impact of a $45,000 Investment
- Permanent Solution: Replaces unsafe, contaminated surface water with a reliable, deeply sourced groundwater supply.
- Zero Monthly Fuel Costs: Utilizing solar power eliminates reliance on expensive diesel, keeping long-term maintenance costs affordable for the village.
- Health & Economic Lifeline: Directly reduces waterborne illnesses for 1,500 residents and frees up hours of daily labor—primarily for women and children—previously spent fetching water
Get Involved
By supporting this project, you are helping build infrastructure owned and managed by the community to break the cycle of poverty and waterborne illness.
To learn more about how you can contribute or partner on this urgent initiative, please check out our current fundraising campaign at the Fumu Kento Water Well GoFundMe, alternatively you may donate using the button at the bottom this page. You can also contact our team directly at our Hamilton office or via email at info@centrecontrelapauvrete.com.
This video highlights the historic mechanics and ongoing critical importance of decentralized water access in rural communities: Windmill Water Pump Breakdown.
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