In the spring of 2014, Iraq was experiencing an acute crisis. Over two million people sought refuge within the country from violence, hunger, and destruction—particularly in the northeast of Iraq. According to UN figures, more than five million people were dependent on humanitarian aid at the beginning of 2015. To support people in need, arche noVa – Hilfe für Menschen in Not e.V., Dresden (Germany) launched a comprehensive emergency relief operation in northern Iraq in August 2014.
As part of their mission and in line with their expertise in water, sanitation, and hygiene, arche noVa installed water supply systems in the Al-Wand and Qoratou refugee camps, providing 22,000 people with access to safe drinking water.
The Wilo-Foundation supported this project with a targeted donation that improved the water supply for approximately 2,400 residents of the refugee camps. This support facilitated the construction of a 2-kilometre water pipeline to a nearby reservoir, as well as the installation of a pumping station and a distribution system to provide safe drinking water. The initiative aimed to mitigate the risk of diseases caused by contaminated water and poor sanitation by ensuring access to a reliable supply of fresh water.
