Evelyn No Longer Worries About Water!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Evelyn. Since then, she and the Nyakatiti Community, with 225 residents, have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I am very happy because this water is safe for drinking. It is also located very close to my home. This means I now spend very little time fetching water," reported Evelyn.

Before the Well Installation

Like many women in Uganda, 39-year-old Evelyn Kabasindi is responsible for collecting water to meet her family's daily needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

The previous water source.

Drinking water from the previous source had severe consequences. Many in the community suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. Limited accessibility also meant people wasted time collecting sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Evelyn, it reduced her opportunities to make progress in her daily life and to ensure her livelihood.

"I used to spend most of my time fetching water. This left me with little or no time for my home activities. As a result, many of my household responsibilities were often delayed because of the time spent looking for water," Evelyn recalled.

Since the Well Installation

Your generous gift last year was much more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement about your commitment to this community and Evelyn’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Evelyn pumps water at the well.

Reliable and clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic possibilities, allowing people to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

"The best thing about living with clean water is that it is safe for drinking since it is not contaminated, I can use it for cooking and other domestic work, I no longer need to boil it before drinking, and I also get enough water to irrigate my crops," celebrated Evelyn.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Evelyn and her community. This is just the first chapter of their story as access to clean water continues to improve their lives!

At The Water Project, we value sustainability and want to ensure that people continue to thrive. We commit to monitoring this project to ensure the water is always flowing and safe to consume. We inspect system hardware, monitor water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water-quality samples to identify risks. We work with our on-the-ground team to resolve them.

You gave her a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can be confident that, with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help her fulfill her dreams.

"I have planted a large garden of beans. Because I have access to water, I am able to irrigate my crops regularly. This allows me to keep my garden thriving even during the dry season. I dream of increasing my food production to provide for my family. I also hope to sell the surplus to meet some of my basic needs," Evelyn shared.

Evelyn waters her garden.