51 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have no access to safe drinking water.

We are proud to roll up our sleeves and work directly with the local community to build safe water and sanitation infrastructure. With your support, we can further empower the people of rural DR Congo with tools and knowledge to provide sanitation and hygiene for a healthier life.

Dirty water kills

The Vicious Cycle of Water Contamination and Disease

Poverty: Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is one of the poorest countries in the world. Lack of access to clean water and basic sanitation is closely linked to the extreme poverty and suffering that persists in the country, especially in rural areas.

Lack of infrastructure: The lack of access to clean drinking water sources forces people to rely on surface water from creeks and rivers which are often contaminated. Drinking unsafe water puts them at risk of fatal waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and cholera. Four out of five people in DR Congo lack access to adequate toilets and practice open defecation which spreads parasites and contaminates the same surface water sources used for drinking. So a vicious cycle continues, spreading deadly diseases.

Children under 5 years old are the most vulnerable: Rate of infant mortality is staggering in the Congo. As of 2020 it had the 4th highest under-five mortality rate in the world. Among the causes of death, many could be prevented with access to clean water and sanitation.

Our Response: We roll up our sleeves

Working side-by-side with local populations, we implement water, sanitation and hygiene solutions that address the DR Congo water crisis.

Water: We drill wells, build rain water harvesting systems and improve natural springs.

Sanitation: We build latrines for schools and health centers and teach families to provide a proper latrine for themselves.

Hygiene: We engage with community members to promote improved hygiene behaviors like hand washing and education on the dangers of open defecation.

Sustainability: We use on the job training by employing local community members for our well and latrine building and hygiene education projects. In addition to monetary gains this gives people the skills needed for future WASH solutions in their own and surrounding villages.

This is where you come in

Join Us! Together we can save lives.

We are hands-on builders of safe water and sanitation infrastructures. With your support, we can empower the people of DR Congo and ensure healthier lives in rural communities.

Donate now

As a small 100% volunteer organization in the USA, 100% of your gift goes to DR Congo to buy tools, supplies, materials and pay the salary of our construction team.

Fundraise

We love getting donations but there’s nothing better than when you go a step further and help us raise money from your network of friends, family and coworkers. Lots of little donations really add up. The power of the crowd is real. It is easy to set up your own fundraiser.

Volunteer

Here in the USA, HTSCongo is a 100% volunteer run organization. Many skills are involved to reach our goal. If you want to contribute your know-how please contact us.