BCI and ChildFund Mozambique bring water and more hope to Ribáuè

The Commercial and Investment Bank (BCI) and ChildFund Mozambique inaugurated a water borehole at the Cale 2 Primary School - Mutxaiane, located in the Administrative Post of Iapala, Ribáuè district, Nampula province, this Tuesday (27), reinforcing their commitment to sustainable development and improving the living conditions of communities.

The new infrastructure is the result of the implementation of the "A Local School with Drinking Water" project and represents an important milestone for the school community and the surrounding populations, who will now have a safe source of drinking water, contributing to improved hygiene, health, well-being and the teaching-learning process.

The borehole will directly benefit students attending that educational institution, teachers and other school staff, in addition to extending its impact to the surrounding populations.

The opening ceremony was attended by district and local authorities, community leaders, representatives of partner institutions, members of the school community, and residents of the areas covered by the initiative.

On that occasion, the BCI representative, José Notiço, Deputy Central Director, highlighted the transformative scope of the project: “This borehole represents more than just water. It represents health, well-being, hope, and an opportunity for each child to dedicate more time to their studies and their future.” Addressing the community, Notiço appealed for the responsible use of the infrastructure: “Take care of this borehole. Water is a precious resource. If everyone helps protect it, it can serve this school for many years.”

In turn, the District Administrator of Ribáuè, Daniel Joaquim Magaia, thanked BCI and ChildFund Mozambique for their support to the community, highlighting the positive impact the new water borehole will have on the lives of the local population. Magaia appealed to the community to preserve and care for the infrastructure to ensure its sustainability over the years, and encouraged partners to continue working on expanding similar initiatives to other areas still affected by water scarcity. Addressing the parents present, he urged them to ensure that children remain in school and to join efforts to combat the phenomenon of child marriage, defending education as a fundamental pillar for the development of families and communities.

With this achievement, BCI and ChildFund Mozambique reaffirm their commitment to promoting sustainable solutions that contribute to the development of communities. For the Bank, investing in access to drinking water is investing in human dignity, in children's education, and in building a healthier, more inclusive, and prosperous future for Mozambique.

More than just infrastructure, this water well is a source of opportunity, symbolizing hope and a concrete step in building an ever-better future for hundreds of children and families in Ribáuè.