No drink to quench your thirst, no water to cook or clean, and no shower to freshen up. The list of inconveniences is long and, for a lot of us, unimaginable.

Water is fundamental to life. Yet, millions around the world still lack access to safely managed drinking water and sanitation. For many especially girls and women in rural areas, this often means walking long distances to fetch water, missing out on education, or skipping school altogether due to lack of proper sanitation facilities. Addressing this crisis has never been more urgent, especially as climate change continues to deepen its impact. Among the top six risks of multidimensional poverty identified by the World Bank, lack of sanitation and safe drinking water remain alarmingly prominent, particularly in low-income countries.

So, where do we go from here? 

Infrastructure Developemnt Consultants (IDC) is committed to driving collective action to tackle water challenges in Cameroon. By fostering collaboration, we are turning ideas into tangible results. Our  2024 annual report highlights both the progress made and the opportunities ahead to secure a water-sustainable future for the people in the rural areas of Cameroon.