Water for Chad, a leading organization tackling the water crisis, employs advanced technology to bring clean water to the country’s most vulnerable communities. Solar-Powered Pumps: Harnessing the Sun One of the key technologies we use is solar-powered water pumps, thus we often collaborate with Sahel Solar, Inc.. These systems use Chad’s abundant sunlight to extract … Read more
Introduction Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right and a critical element for sustainable development. However, in Chad, one of the world’s poorest countries, this basic necessity remains elusive for a significant portion of the population. With only 53% of the population having access to basic drinking water and 16% to adequate … Read more
Chad is one of the countries in the world with the most difficult access to drinking water. In 2020, only 53% of the population had access to basic drinking water, and 16% to adequate sanitation services. The challenges to access to drinking water in Chad are numerous: Despite these challenges, there are opportunities to improve … Read more
Depuis cinq ans, Sahel Solar, Inc. joue un rôle crucial dans les projets d’installations solaires de Water4Chad, une organisation dédiée à l’amélioration de l’accès à l’eau potable au Tchad. Grâce à ce partenariat, des châteaux d’eau alimentés par l’énergie solaire ont été installés dans la région du Kanem, apportant une solution durable à la pénurie … Read more
L’accès à l’eau potable est un droit humain fondamental, pourtant dans de nombreuses régions du monde, cette nécessité de base demeure inaccessible. Water4Chad, une organisation à but non lucratif dédiée à l’amélioration de l’accès à l’eau au Tchad, travaille sans relâche pour atteindre cet objectif. Cependant, malgré leurs efforts louables, l’organisation fait face à des … Read more
Introduction Evaluating the effectiveness of drinking water access programs and policies is crucial to ensure that these initiatives achieve their objectives and genuinely contribute to improving people’s lives. Several approaches can be undertaken to conduct this evaluation: 1. Define clear and measurable indicators: 2. Collect reliable data: 3. Data analysis and identification of strengths and … Read more
Access to drinking water is a major challenge in Chad, particularly in rural areas where only 32% of the population has access to safe water, compared to 78% in urban areas. Several factors contribute to this situation: Infrastructural factors: Financial factors: Institutional factors: Environmental factors: Socio-cultural factors: In addition to these factors, it is important … Read more
L’eau est une ressource vitale qui pose des défis considérables en termes de gestion, particulièrement dans les zones socles et rocheuses à l’est du Tchad. Dans cet article, je partage mon expérience et expertise en tant qu’hydraulicien sur les difficultés spécifiques rencontrées dans ces régions, ainsi que des solutions potentielles adaptées à ces contraintes environnementales. … Read more
Access to safe drinking water is a major challenge in Chad. According to UNICEF data, in 2019, only 42% of the population had access to safe drinking water. Challenges to access to drinking water in Chad: Consequences of poor water quality: Efforts to improve water quality in Chad: Access to quality drinking water is a … Read more
Sustainable and renewable energy: Solar panels run on solar energy, a naturally abundant and renewable resource. This means they do not contribute to air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions, unlike fossil fuel-powered water pumps. Reduced operating costs: In the long run, solar pumping systems can be more economical than traditional systems. This is because once … Read more
