Ida for Africa | Sanyleg

Water means life: the project “Ida for Africa”,
an enormous social commitment in honour
of Ida Bombana

Nowadays, more than one billion people on our planet are forced to use contaminated water. Water-related diseases kill an estimated 1.6 million children every year. In many cases, women are forced to walk several kilometres each day to secure potable water. Potable water means water that is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing and for land irrigation.
This project aims to provide rural communities with access to potable water by constructing wells and water supply systems.

By doing this, we can:
• reduce child mortality;
• prevent diseases caused by contaminated water;
• liberate women from the daily task of collecting water and allow them to look after their families;
• allow crop irrigation and thus encourage agricultural production.

Ouettin, Burkina Faso

Sanyleg has always been attentive to its social commitments, and for years has been pursuing a major project titled “Ida for Africa”, which is dedicated to supporting various organizations in Africa that provide assistance to children in Burkina Faso.

Ouettin is a village located in the middle of the savannah, and is subject to extreme climatic conditions. In recent years, two wells have been built in order to provide drinking water to approximately 5,000 people living in the area. By supporting and renovating the local school, the project has also made a significant contribution to the education of approximately 90 children living in the village.

This was the pilot project, which has come to symbolize the continuous assistance and contributions that the company provides to people in need following catastrophic events, such as the recent earthquakes and floods in various parts of the world.
Our continuous efforts and dedication to these activities are our way of commemorating Ida’s generosity.