A Major Humanitarian Commitment: Seven Wells for 15,000 Lives Greater Abuja Area, Nigeria – 2025

In 2025, Mr. and Mrs. Bensoussan, President of the Jewish Israelite Community of Hauts-de-France, led an exceptional humanitarian campaign on behalf of their community and in their personal capacity. Driven by a deep commitment to humanitarian impact, they invested more than €350,000 in 2025 alone, supporting numerous initiatives aimed at improving living conditions for vulnerable populations in Nigeria. As part of this campaign, they financed the drilling and installation of seven boreholes across different communities in the greater Abuja area. These water projects now provide sustainable access to clean drinking water for approximately 15,000 people.

Despite challenging weather conditions, Mr. and Mrs. Bensoussan personally traveled to Nigeria to witness the implementation of the projects and to share these powerful and emotional moments with local communities. During their visit, they also toured and supported several educational institutions, as well as programs dedicated to assisting people with disabilities and children with Down syndrome—initiatives highlighted in separate articles. Their commitment represents not only financial generosity but also leadership, presence, and long-term vision for sustainable humanitarian development.

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