FDC is committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. Through our FDC Charity Fund, we support a range of charitable causes both locally and globally. One of the primary organisations we support is Concern Worldwide, which is dedicated to improving the lives of people living in extreme poverty. Since 2012, we have sponsored a village in Malawi, contributing towards 30,000 poor and vulnerable households achieving adequate and sustainable access to food and natural resources. In 2020, we funded a Health and Nutrition Centre in South Sudan, which unfortunately was later destroyed by a flood. Additionally, we funded the construction of the Tongdol Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), as well as improved sanitation facilities. In 2025, we are honoured to sponsor the Burkina Faso project.

The water scarcity crisis in Burkina Faso also poses serious threats to food security, as agriculture remains the central source of food for communities. The FAO predicts that by 2050, the need for water for agriculture will increase by 50% in order to meet the increased food demand of a growing population. Without sustainable access to water, people face increasing challenges in securing food, and their livelihoods.

To address this, FDC Group will be supporting a project to address the issue of water scarcity, to strengthen communities and health centres in Burkins Faso. This project will enable access to water at three health centres, which will also be accessible to their surrounding villages. These efforts will directly benefit the communities and build long-term resilience.

This project will benefit a total of 17,043 people, by successfully completing:

• Pissy Health Centre: Construction of a borehole (which will serve 5 villages with an estimated population of 7,883 people)
• Tobaghin Health Centre: Construction of a borehole (which will serve 3 villages with an estimated population of 3,898 people)
• Kodemede Health Centre: Construction of a water tower equipped with a solar pumping system (which will serve 6 villages with an estimated population of 5,262 people)
• Training of local committees to advocate within communities to promote better hygiene practices and drinking water consumption, and to manage the water points, learning technical elements, maintenance and repairs

The availability of water points has a long-term impact, providing communities with permanent access to drinking water. This ensures food self-sufficiency and food diversification through market gardening. This then improves nutritional intake, which is of particular importance to children, pregnant women and new mothers, who are more susceptible to malnutrition.

The availability of these water points will also have an impact on economic empowerment. Individually or in groups, the water points strengthen the economic activity of the communities through market gardening and establishing production units, boosting local economic activity and creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.

By supporting local health centres, and addressing the critical issue of water scarcity, this project will ensure that communities not only gain access to essential medical services but are also empowered to build resilience and self-sufficiency that will last and spread through the community without ongoing support.

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