Water Nearby Gives Topista Peace!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Topista. Since then, she and the Kitonozi Community of 500 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I appreciate this water point as it saves me both time and effort!"

Before the Well Installation

Like many women in Uganda, Topista Katusabe, 34, 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.

The previous water source.

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 Topista, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to meet her family's daily needs.

"I used to move a very long distance to the water source, about two kilometers. I would always prepare meals late due to the scarcity of water. I would take like a month without washing clothes, sometimes I would just carry the clothes and wash [at] the waterpoint. It was very hard and costly because sometimes I would get tired and pay for water to be collected on my behalf," shared Topista.

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

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

"I no longer spend money on water because the water point is conveniently close to my home. I no longer have to wait for long hours to collect water. This has made fetching water easier and more efficient for my household," said Topista.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Topista and the rest of 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 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 Topista 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 her fulfill her dreams.

"I am proud of this water point because water is readily available, and the distance is short. No more worries because I no longer [have to] move a long distance to the water source," said Topista.

"I started a poultry project, though the first round was sold off, and I have ordered the second round though [it has] not yet [been] delivered."