Gabriel Feels Safe!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Gabriel. Since then, he and the Alimugonza Community of 300 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The water is very clean and located near my home, so I no longer have to travel long distances to fetch water."

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Uganda, 10-year-old Gabriel is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Community children collecting unsafe water from the distant waterpoint.

Drinking the water caused 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 Gabriel, in particular, he had to travel an incredible distance to a waterpoint. Collecting water there made him feel unsafe and the water collected often threatened his health and impeded his education.

"I used to encounter wild animals at the open well where I fetched water, which caused me to fear. There were times when I would return home without water and go to bed without bathing. Access to water was difficult [also] because I was always afraid to draw water, fearing I might fall into the open well," Gabriel shared.

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 Gabriel’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Gabriel at the new 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 water is very clean and located near my home, so I no longer have to travel long distances to fetch water. My health has improved because I no longer get sick as I did before. Thanks [for] providing [me] with clean and safe water," Gabriel shared.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Gabriel and the rest of his 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 the system hardware, track water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water quality samples to identify risks. We work with our team on the ground to resolve them.

You gave Gabriel a crucial tool for achieving his dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, his enthusiasm and courage will help him fulfill his dreams.

"My performance has improved because I now have enough time to study, as I no longer have to worry about traveling long distances to fetch water. [I am] studying hard to become an academic giant," he answered when asked about his dreams.

Gabriel collecting clean water.