Rector Cares Foundation celebrates major win for “Dying for water” at AFFIF 2025

Michael Olumide

Rector Cares Foundation has won an award of excellence for best film on climate change for its documentary film “Dying for Water” and has been officially selected for the Africa Film for Impact
Festival (AFFIF) 2025.

The documentary, which tackles the critical issue of water poverty in rural Nigeria, was showcased at the festival’s 4th edition, held in Abuja.

The documentary follows the story of Fatsuma, whose child has drowned
in one of the town’s crude and unsafe wells, and other women, and some
other key community dwellers. This body of work sheds light on the cycle
of loss and survival that all, including children, experience.

“We are honoured that AFFIF has recognised the importance of this
story,” said the Founder of Rector Cares Foundation and Executive Producer of the documentary, Onyedikachi Erete.

“This victory validates our mission to ignite conversations about water poverty and the crucial role of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) in fostering sustainable development.

Through platforms like AFFIF, we can reach broader audiences and inspire individuals, organisations, and governments to join us in ensuring every Nigerian has access to safe water and sanitation.”

The documentary film is directed by Omoregie Osakpolor and co-produced by Stephanie Ohumu. It is executive-produced by Onyedikachi Rector Erete.

The documentary film is part of the Rector Cares Foundation’s broader communication strategy to increase
awareness of climate-driven water poverty issues, unsafe water, and
health risks, and to foster collaboration with organisations in the water
provision and technology sectors.