A Year Later: "We now access safe drinking water at any time."

Polycarp T., 8, recalled what life was like in the Bubanda Kyabarongo Community before his community’s well was installed last year.

"I used to fetch water from the dam, but it was too risky for us as kids because it was too open, and we could fall in the dam. Sometimes, I would fear going to fetch water because cows would always surround the waterpoint," said Polycarp.

"The water from the dam would change the color of [our] food when we used it at home for cooking. We would use this water to wash our school uniforms, but they would stain and look like they did not [get] washed. We would not drink this water before boiling it to avoid contracting waterborne diseases. This would make us spend a lot of firewood, which is also scarce."

But life is much easier for Polycarp and the other community members in Bubanda Kyabarongo Community now.

"We now access safe drinking water at any time. We can drink it even without boiling, hence saving on the firewood. You can just carry the cup and drink water from the borehole without boiling it. We can now put on clean school uniforms. Hence, our hygiene has improved. We eat food cooked using clean water, and we no longer fall sick all the time," continued Polycarp.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Polycarp, allowing him to more easily collect water and help his parents create a brighter future for their family.

"I don't have an individual plan, but my parents bought pigs, so I support them to collect water for the piggery project. When these grow, they will sell and be able to raise [my] school fees," concluded Polycarp.

Polycarp carrying water.

Right now, there are others in neighboring communities that desperately need safe water access. Your support will immediately go to work to provide a clean water project - and we can’t wait to introduce you to the next person you’ll help.