The Project Solution

The village of Fuli had a celebration after the completion of our water taps.  A ceremony was held and Joshua from RUDEC attended the event.  On behalf of the donation team, we at The Project Solution are very proud to have had this be our first project.  To know that we have made an impact in the lives of others is extraordinary.

Many thanks also go out to RUDEC and the people of Cameroon who helped manage the actual construction of the water taps.

In record time, the RUDEC team has completed the second tap and water is flowing again.  The Project Solution is very excited to have had the opportunity to be a part of this amazing endeavor.  Many thanks to the Donation Team who supported our very first project.

Progress continues as the second water tap is being worked on.  Below are some images of the prep work as they plan for the new tap.

Well, I have great news.  We’ve successfully provided a new tap with running water.   But apparently, that’s not where it ends.  After a little clarification from Joshua, it turns out that they are working to have three taps available, each around 1km apart.   The first one is working and the images are shown.  The others will be underway over the next few months.

It is a wonderful sense of accomplishment to see that our first small group of donors has made it possible to provide water to people across the globe.  This is just the first step toward a bigger long term commitment.   Keep checking back for future updates.

Joshua has sent over some new images of the tap being constructed.   More pipes and connecting joints will be purchased as we continue the funding.

Preparing for the new tap

Frame for the concrete pour

The tap underway

As many people know, the gift of an animal is a sign of great gratitude.  Joshua has emailed to let us know that they received a chicken from the local village after they received the news about the start of the project.  It’s great to see this project underway.

The Fuli Water Project is being overseen by the Rural Development Center which was started by Chiamba Joshua.   Below is a brief introduction to RUDEC and it’s projects.

(The excerpt below is directly from the RUDEC website.  Visit RUDEC for more detailed information)

The Rural Development Centre (RUDEC), which started in the South West Province in 2001, is the idea of one man, Chiamba Joshua Anyeah. RUDEC became a reality in the North West Province, in Belo, in 2005 and was registered in February 2006 as a Common Initiative Group (CIG) – not for profit organization. The idea for RUDEC came about as a means to create employment opportunities for Joshua and other Cameroonian youths. Joshua realized that by focusing on the needs of rural people, a centre such as RUDEC could empower and benefit local communities. Members are involved in grassroots participatory programs and are advocates of rural development in Belo and, in the future, the Boyo Division. Since inception, RUDEC has worked with various groups and individuals through programs such as beekeeping, market-orientated gardening, destitute or orphaned children, the youth guinea pig program (DOGUP), and a community horticulture initiative. These activities are all focused towards the generation of income, social wellbeing, improved nutritional status, and enhanced livelihood for all. RUDEC’s overall vision is to work strictly with groups and individuals using organic farming, thus fighting poverty in rural areas by creating awareness on the sustainable management of natural resources.