Clean Water is Life
This truth came alive in ASSO APEGAN village in southern Togo as men, women, youth, and children gathered to celebrate the launch of a new borehole. The community marked the moment with local songs and dances, expressing joy and gratitude for a resource that will change daily life for generations.
The borehole was made possible through a three-year partnership between CBM and the Convention Baptiste du Togo (CBT). In many rural communities across Togo, access to clean water remains a serious challenge. Drilling boreholes requires heavy machinery, specialised technical expertise, and significant financial resources, all of which are beyond the reach of most villages.
For the people of ASSO APEGAN, the new borehole has brought immediate relief. Women no longer need to walk more than three kilometres to neighbouring villages to collect water. Children are now able to attend school on time instead of missing classes or arriving late after long journeys to distant water sources. Clean water is now available within their own community, restoring time, energy, and dignity to daily life.
The village has shown strong ownership of the project. Community members formed a local management team responsible for overseeing the borehole and mobilising resources for its maintenance. This shared responsibility reflects their commitment to protecting and sustaining this vital resource.
Leaders from the Convention Baptiste du Togo expressed appreciation for the partnership with CBM, noting how access to clean water allows the church to serve communities in a holistic way. By responding to both spiritual and practical needs, the church is building trust, strengthening relationships, and witnessing to God’s care for the whole person. In ASSO APEGAN, clean water is more than a development project. It is a source of health, hope, and renewed life for an entire community.
