AMHARA, ETHIOPIA – XCMG, in partnership with the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD), has launched the sixth phase of its transformative Africa Water Cellar Project in Aretti Town, Ethiopia. This initiative will provide 36 drought-affected families with access to clean water and sanitation – a critical step toward achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Engineering Hope for Dry Lands
Facing chronic water scarcity in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, XCMG’s project adapts China’s proven water cellar technology to local conditions. These underground reservoirs:
✅ Slash water collection time from hours to minutes
✅ Filter rainwater for year-round safe drinking
✅ Reduce disease risks with improved sanitation
“This isn’t just infrastructure – it’s dignity,” shared a beneficiary farmer during the launch ceremony attended by local officials and 120 community members.
8 Years of Impact: 12,000 Lives Transformed
Since 2016, XCMG’s commitment has delivered:
- 201 water cellars across Oromia, Amhara, and SNNP regions
- 12,000+ residents empowered with water security
- 5 regional governments endorsing the model
Aretti Mayor Teshale Tilahun praised the collaboration: “XCMG’s cellars are lifelines – they turn drought into opportunity.”
A Partnership Carved in Stone
At the inauguration, Minga District authorities presented XCMG representatives Li Jingchen and Meng Xianggang with a Certificate of Gratitude – recognizing eight years of:
🔹 Technical training for local maintenance crews
🔹 Women-centric solutions reducing water-carrying burdens
🔹 Ecological design protecting watersheds
“Every cellar we build drills deeper than soil – it taps into shared human resilience,” stated Yin Qian, CFRD Ethiopia Director.
XCMG: Where Machinery Meets Humanity
As the convoy of XCMG excavators departed for new construction sites, their buckets carried more than earth – they carried a legacy:
💧 1 cellar = 1 family’s health secured
🌍 1 project = China-Africa solidarity in action
⚙️ 1 company = Engineering a water-secure future
Why This Resonates Globally
- Human-Centered Storytelling: Focuses on farmer testimonials and women’s empowerment over technical specs.
- Quantified Impact: “12,000 lives” and “201 cellars” make success tangible.
- Symbolic Imagery: Golden shovels, certificates, and children drinking clean water visually translate across cultures.
- Strategic Tagging: #CSR and #Sustainability attract ethical investors and international NGOs.
Pro Tip for Independent Sites: Embed a 60-second video showing a cellar’s construction cycle – from excavator breaking ground to a child drinking from a tap.