On 30 June 2026 in Yaoundé, the Cameroon Water Utilities (Camwater) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed a partnership agreement aimed at improving long-term access to drinking water for refugees and host communities, particularly in the Far North region.

Camwater and UNHCR are deepening their cooperation for vulnerable populations. The two organisations finalised a deal on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 in Yaoundé, targeting better water supply in the Minawao refugee camp area of the Far North.

The agreement was inked by Camwater Director General Dr. Blaise Moussa and UNHCR Representative in Cameroon Yvette Muhimpundu. It falls under the “Alternative Solutions to Minawao Camp” project, backed by the European Union, German Cooperation (GIZ) and UNHCR.

Under this pact, Camwater will bring its expertise in designing, building and monitoring water supply infrastructure, while UNHCR continues its efforts for refugee protection and resilience building, working alongside Cameroonian authorities.

Both parties aim to boost living conditions for refugees and host communities while tackling challenges from demographic pressure and ensuring sustainable water resource management.