A Year Later: Reliable Water Whenever Needed!

Farmer Charles Bizibu recalled what life was like in the Kyakaki Kyawandera Community before his community's well was installed last year.

"I used to fetch water from another water point in this village, but it was too distant (about 1 km [away]). There was always overcrowding because that waterpoint was used by more than two villages. This would always make me wait for long hours, hence delaying my other activities. This waterpoint would frequently break down because it was so stressed, so whenever it would break down, I would move to another waterpoint which was further (about 2.5 km)," said 57-year-old Charles.

Since the new well was implemented, collecting water has been quicker and simpler for Charles and the other community members in Kyakaki Kyawandera.

"I am assured of water all the time [when] I need it. I no longer have to move long distances, [so] I save a lot of time, which gives me an opportunity to do my other work. The waterpoint is working well and doesn't frequently breakdown like the one where I used to fetch water before. There are always no queues, so any time I go, I just collect water and move [on]," continued Charles.

Charles pumping water from the new well.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Charles, allowing him to reserve his energy for other important daily tasks and dream about new ventures for the future.

When we asked Charles how water access would change his future, he said he plans to expand his piggery project. Doing this will hopefully increase his family's security.

Charles examines bricks made with water.