The Ouena Village Water Project
This project will bring clean water to the people of Ouena in Burkina Faso.

The Problem
Ouena is a village in Burkina Faso, home to over 20,000 people. It is characterized by extreme poverty and a dry climate that struggles with severe drought nine months of the year. During the three-month rainy season, most households collect rainwater, but in the dry season, women and girls walk long distances daily to collect water from rivers or wells. These water sources are polluted, spreading diseases like cholera and dysentery. As a result, the community struggles to stay healthy and thrive.
The Project
International Needs Burkina Faso is launching a W.A.S.H. (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) project to bring lasting change to Ouena. The project will provide two boreholes, offering a reliable source of clean, safe drinking water to the entire community. On top of this, through training in sanitation and hygiene practices, families will gain the knowledge they need to protect their health and prevent waterborne diseases.
This is Why Ouena Needs a Reliable Source of Clean Water
Your Gift Will Transform the Lives of People in Ouena
A local water source will create lasting change, especially for women and girls. With clean water close to home, girls can stay in school instead of spending hours fetching water. Women will gain back valuable time for household tasks, learning trades, or even earning an income. Livestock will thrive with a steady water supply, boosting food production and the local economy. Most importantly, the community is taking ownership of its future—local leaders have already committed to funding maintenance and repairs, setting the stage for long-term self-sufficiency and development.
100% Of Your Donation
will be used to improve the quality of life in Ouena, thanks to some generous donors who pay all our overhead.
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International Needs Canada is a charitable organization with a global network of 34 partner countries. Our approach to development relies on the empowerment of indigenous leaders to bring about change in their local communities. We focus primarily on the empowerment of vulnerable children through education, health and wellness, character development, and skills training.
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