Less Worry and a Greater Sense of Safety

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Easter. Since then, she and the Karungu Community of 250 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I don't have any worry, and I feel good because the water point is near my home, and it's safe to drink without boiling. The water is always available and safe for drinking and cooking, and the water point is conveniently located near my home," said Easter.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Uganda, 15-year-old Easter is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Where water was collected before the well.

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 Easter, it lessened her opportunity to regularly attend school and make academic progress.

"I used to collect water from a contaminated source, which often made me sick, and the route to the water point was bushy and hilly, adding to my worries. I constantly feared for my safety while walking there. The long and difficult journey was exhausting and time-consuming," said Easter.

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

Easter 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!"

"I no longer fall sick because the water I use is safe for drinking, and having access to clean water has significantly improved my overall health. As a result, I feel stronger, healthier, and more energetic," reported Easter.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Easter 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 Easter a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help Easter fulfill her dreams.

"I now spend my time playing, reading, and enjoying leisure activities," declared Easter.

"My academic performance has improved because I no longer spend much time fetching water since the water point is conveniently located near my home, which saves me a lot of time. I can now use the extra time to focus on my studies and complete schoolwork more effectively," she continued.

We asked Easter if she has any dreams for the future. She said, "Becoming an academic giant since I have enough time to read my books, and the time spent collecting water has been reduced." Now that she is set up for success with accessible water, we have no doubt she will do her best to achieve her dream.