Giving Update: Kangalu Community

"We used to come to the river and dig river scoop holes immediately after the rains which would provide us with water for some time, once they dried up we would resort to walking to Kasovi earth dam more than 3Km away in search of water mostly using donkeys. Available water sources never provided us with clean water save for human consumption. Sometimes the water would be colored, which exposed us to possible diseases," shared Josephine Kilonzi.

"Getting this sand dam and the shallow well project has provided a big reprieve to all of us in this community. Getting clean water has now become easy and such a simple activity. I have been walking to the well, sometimes with my children, and it takes us less than 15 minutes to draw water and get it home. Having enough clean water from within is helping us save much time and concentrate on farming. It is also helping us improve our levels of cleanliness at the household levels."

Josephine Kilonzi

"The shallow well has been helpful in the provision of enough clean water at all times of the year. This has provided us with much extra time to engage in other income-generating activities and fend off for our families. I have been able to open a shop at the local market where I sell basic products and earn myself to support my children and family. Again, having enough water is helping us have clean houses and other facilities at home because there is no more rationing."