Producing drinking water for the refugees of the armed conflict in Chad

Following the attack by the rebel troops in Chad, 8000 refugees have been accommodated in a UNHCR camp at Maltam (Cameroon) where a Red Cross health structure provides first aid.

Photograph of the emergency mission in Cameroon

Emergency mission in Cameroon in March 2008

Approached by the Red Cross, Veoliaforce dispatched two volunteers in February 2008 to ensure the water and energy self-sufficiency of a first aid center, in an emergency camp installed at Maltam to accommodate the refugees from Chad fleeing the armed conflict which swept the country in early 2008. On the spot, the volunteers were also asked by UNICEF to improve the drinking water service on a very short deadline, to contend with the massive influx of refugees.

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Selection Committees
34 projects were selected by the selection committee of December 1st, 2009 : 16 in Outreach, 12 in Workforce Development and 6 in Environmental Conservation.
The next selection committee will be held on 26 January, 2010.

Activity report
The 2008 activity report of the Foundation is available, and can be downloaded or ordered.

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