A new water supply system has been inaugurated in Pessene, Moamba District, Mozambique, improving access to safe drinking water for children who will be housed at a planned orphanage operated by the Association of Friends for Orphaned Children with AIDS (AACOSIDA).
The project, which includes a borehole and elevated water storage tank, was developed under a Quick Impact Project (QIP) supported by the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ). Funding for the initiative was provided by Germany through the European Peace Facility (EPF) following the signing of an agreement in July 2025.
The water infrastructure was designed to address a critical need identified by AACOSIDA and is expected to enhance hygiene, health and overall living conditions for children who will be accommodated at the future facility. EUMAM MOZ’s Civil-Military Cooperation unit played a key role in supporting the implementation of the project.
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Sustainable source of water
The completed system was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by EUMAM MOZ Force Commander Commodore César Manuel Pires Correia. The event included the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and the presentation of the facility’s keys to AACOSIDA Board Chairman Dr. Dumissane Joseph Macano.
Officials at the ceremony emphasized the importance of civil-military cooperation in identifying community priorities and delivering practical solutions. While EUMAM MOZ’s primary mandate focuses on military assistance, its community engagement initiatives also support projects aimed at improving local living conditions.
The project reflects collaboration between the European Union, Germany, EUMAM MOZ, AACOSIDA and other partners working to address local development needs. With the new water system now operational, the organization has secured a more dependable and sustainable source of water, strengthening preparations for the future opening and operation of the orphanage.
