RTG2 shines a spotlight on LIFE's work in Guinea

Le 7 octobre, le Journal Télévisé de 20H de la RTG2 a consacré un reportage à l’action de LIFE en Guinée, mettant en avant un projet d’accès à l’eau potable qui a changé la vie des familles bénéficiaires.

Access to water: a major challenge in Guinea

Although Guinea is nicknamed the "water tower of West Africa" because of its abundant water resources, millions of people still have no access to safe drinking water day to day. In some rural and peri-urban areas, people walk several kilometres every day to find water, often from contaminated sources. This leaves families exposed to many waterborne diseases and holds back local development.

A practical project helping local communities become self-reliant

Since 2018, LIFE has worked closely with FAG (Federation of Guinean Associations of Hauts-de-France) to meet the essential needs of Guinean families and support their self-reliance, particularly when it comes to access to safe drinking water.

The RTG2 report highlights a vital project: the construction of 5 boreholes with electric pumps, each fitted with a tank holding 5,000 litres. They were opened in 5 villages in the Conakry region (Simabaye Gare, Koloma, Kakoulimayah, Kholaya, Simambossia), where access to drinking water remains a daily struggle for many families. The initiative has made a real difference to local people's everyday lives, as Antoinette Koulemou, a resident of Koloma, where a well was opened, explains: "Before the borehole came, we had to travel a very long way to fetch water. We are very happy."

This coverage on RTG2 showcases the project's tangible impact and strengthens our commitment to ensuring lasting access to safe drinking water for Guinean communities.

Watch the full video report here ⬇️