Improving Access to Water and Sanitation in Togo

A - TECHNICAL REPORT

INTRODUCTION

The implementation of the activities of the project "Sustainably improving access to water and sanitation in rural areas for the benefit of the communities of Kparatao , Nigbaoudè II, Yéliwa -Peuhl, N' Tchourou and Pagala -Gare respectively in the prefectures of Tchaoudjo , Tchamba and Blitta in Togo" began with the awareness-raising phase for the beneficiary communities from 06 to 09 January 2026. It is implemented by the NGO CAV with the financial support of the COCHRAN Family based in the USA through GlobalGiving .

This report summarizes all activities carried out from January 6th to February 28th, 2026.

The following activities were carried out during this period:

-       Raising public awareness about the project and establishing drilling sites ;

-       Implementation and construction of the sanitary block in N' Tchourou ;

-       Conducting geophysical studies;

-       Well drilling;

-       Water pumping and analysis;

-       Monitoring of project activities.

I - COURSE OF ACTIVITIES

1. Raising public awareness about the project and establishing drilling sites and the sanitary block:

Awareness campaigns took place from January 6 to 9, 2026 in the localities benefiting from the drilling and sanitation block project.

During these awareness sessions, the beneficiaries were equipped with the knowledge of their responsibilities to now take charge of the management and maintenance of the structures to be built.

The sites chosen are those belonging to the entire community or space given by the community or landowners with proof of site ownership.

2. Construction of the sanitary block in N' Tchourou of 3 latrines and 3 showers:

Following the awareness-raising phase and the site's establishment on January 6, 2026, the following activities were carried out by the company in charge of the project:

-       The search;

-       The making of concrete blocks;

-       The foundation;

-       The raising of the walls;

-       The frame and sheet metal roofing

3. Geophysical studies:

The geophysical studies took place in the beneficiary communities from January 11 to 14, 2025.

These studies revealed the existence of abundant groundwater between 60 and 120 meters deep.

4. Drilling, Development and Equipment

Drilling, development and equipment work was successfully completed at all 4 project sites from January 21 to 25, 2026.

5. Pumping and physico-chemical and microbiological analyses of borehole water:

The pumping of the boreholes took place two (2) weeks after the drilling phase . It occurred from February 10th to 14th, 2026, and consisted of:

ü  Measure the drilling flow rate;

ü  Determine the variation in its production at different flow rates;

ü  Quantify the characteristics of the aquifer, including the permeability coefficient and water storage capacity.

At the end of the pumping, water samples were taken for physicochemical and bacteriological analyses at the laboratory of the Regional Directorate of Water and Hydraulics of Kara.

The analyses were carried out from February 11 to 15, 2025.

The results of the analyses were deemed satisfactory and fully comply with WHO (World Health Organization) standards

6. Coordination and monitoring of project activities.

Monitoring activities were carried out by the project team. This team consisted of the NGO's Coordinator, Accountant, and Cashier. Site visits were organized to monitor progress during the geophysical surveys, drilling and water pumping operations, and the construction of the N'Tchourou sanitation block . The project team, the companies involved, and the project's technical monitoring officer communicated via telephone, email, and WhatsApp .

II - NEXT STEPS:

The activities to be carried out from March 1 ^, 2026 are as follows:

For drilling activities:

-       The construction of the superstructures of the 2 human-powered boreholes;

-       The construction of the water towers for the 2 photovoltaic boreholes;

-       Supply of equipment and installation of mechanical and photovoltaic power systems;

-       Support for the establishment of Water Committees, responsible for monitoring and managing boreholes and the latrine management committee;

-       Training of Water Committees on the maintenance and sustainable management of structures;

-       The technical and provisional acceptance of the works;

-       The final acceptance of the works;

-       Monitoring and supervision of project activities.

Specifically for the activities of the sanitary block:

-       Plastering;

-       The installation of the doors;

-       The floor tiles;

-       The whitewash on the walls;

-       The equipment (installation of latrine pots, washbasins);

-       Support for the establishment of the Committee, responsible for monitoring and managing latrines;

-       Training for the Latrine Management Committee on the maintenance and sustainable management of the facility

                                                                Done at Sokodé, on March 2, 2026.

                                                                For the NGO CAV, the Coordinator

                                                               GBELE-GUEWE Djobo Ousmane

B -  FINANCIAL REPORT

 INTRODUCTION

The implementation of the activities of the project "Sustainably improving access to water and sanitation in rural areas for the benefit of the communities of Kparatao, Nigbaoudè II, Yéliwa-Peuhl, N'Tchourou and Pagala-Gare respectively in the prefectures of Tchaoudjo, Tchamba and Blitta in Togo" was made possible thanks to the financial support of the COCHRAN Family based in the USA through GlobalGiving.

This report is the mid-term financial review of activities carried out within the framework of the implementation of this project from December 26, 2025 to February 28, 2026. It includes:

-          The funding received;

-          The bank journal of the NGO CAV and;

-          Budget execution.

I - FUNDING RECEIVED 

The total amount of the first tranche of the grant is 18,944,529 CFA francs, or US$ 33,951. (1 US dollar = 558 CFA francs).This grant is distributed as follows:

• Community awareness and information activities cost 175,000 CFA francs, or 314 US $
• The activities involved in carrying out four (4) boreholes at a total cost of 7,900,000CFA francs , or 14,158 US $
• The sanitary block in N'Tchourou cost 1,468,200 CFA francs, or 2,631 US $
• The supervision fees of the Regional Directorate of Water and Hydraulics amount to 100,000 CFA francs , or US$ 179 .
• The VAT (Value Added Tax) for a total cost of 1,652,449 CFA francs, or US$ 2,962 .
• The operating costs for the NGO CAV amount to 7,098,880 CFA francs, or US$12,722.
• A balance of the financing for the first tranche of 550,000 CFA francs , or 986US$ . .

II - THE BANK JOURNAL 

The total amount of expenses incurred was 18,394,529 CFA francs , or US$32,965.of which :

III - BUDGET EXECUTION

The overall project completion rate is 32%. Budgetary assessment data is summarized in the table below.

For the NGO CAV, the Administrative and Financial Manager

KPEGOUNI Adjanakou

The Coordinator

GBELE-GUEWE Djobo Ousmane

• TECHNICAL REPORT (PDF)
  
• FINACIAL REPORT (PDF)