The agreement signed in Yaoundé brings together CAMWATER’s technical expertise in water infrastructure development with UNHCR’s mandate to protect refugee rights and enhance community resilience. This collaboration targets the Minawao refugee camp and surrounding areas, where water scarcity has long strained both displaced populations and local residents.

Key figures from both organizations sealed the deal: Dr. Blaise Moussa, CAMWATER’s Director General, and Ms. Yvette Muhimpundu, UNHCR Representative in Cameroon. The partnership aligns with the broader “Alternative Solutions for Minawao Camp” initiative, supported by the European Union, German Cooperation (GIZ), and UNHCR itself.

Under the terms of the agreement, CAMWATER will lead the design, construction, and maintenance of new water supply systems, while UNHCR will continue its protection programs and resilience-building activities in coordination with Cameroonian authorities. The initiative aims to alleviate water stress in the region by improving access to safe drinking water and promoting sustainable resource management.

Long-term impact is at the heart of this project. By strengthening water infrastructure, the partners seek to improve living conditions for both refugees and host communities, while mitigating the environmental and social pressures linked to population displacement.