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The Provincial Delegation in Burkina Faso of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual has proposed Social and Self-Funding Project No. 20\/2026<\/strong>, entitled, \u201cExpansion of Drinking Water Production and Distribution Operations.\u201d The project is aimed at expanding the production and distribution capacity of an initiative already underway at the mission in Sabou, Burkina Faso. Doing this will help improve the living conditions of the local population and strengthen the self-sustainability of the Franciscan presence in the country.<\/p>\n Burkina Faso is a West African country with a population of more than seventeen million people. Over 1.9 million people lack reliable access to safe drinking water. In many areas, suppliers treat water with large amounts of chlorine, which affects its taste, while water from some hand pumps can cause health problems. Project Information<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTo address this situation, the Conventual Franciscan friars in Sabou launched a drinking water production and distribution initiative, packaging the water in sealed plastic pouches. A well located on the grounds of the mission yields fifteen cubic meters [4,000 gallons] of water per hour. Laboratory testing has confirmed the water\u2019s high quality. The project sterilizes the water using ultraviolet radiation, preserving its natural taste while ensuring its safety.
\nThe growing demand for drinking water now makes it necessary to expand operations. Currently, the friars lack the necessary resources to meet the population\u2019s water distribution needs. They also wish to increase the workshop\u2019s production capacity. For this reason, the project includes the purchase of a 10-12 ton truck for water transportation and distribution, a three-wheeled cargo motorcycle for local distribution, and a new machine for the production of packaged drinking water in sealed plastic pouches.
\nThis initiative will make it possible to reach a wider population with safe, quality drinking water and, at the same time, contribute to strengthening the self-sustainability of the Franciscan mission. The project will be directly coordinated by the Provincial Delegate, Friar Giacomo DI CIANO, who will be responsible for its implementation. The initiative is currently in the fundraising and purchasing phase.<\/p>\n
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