Edivina Makes Improvements in Her Daily Life!

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

"I have been able to maintain cleanliness and hygiene at home."

Before the Well Installation

Like many women in Uganda, 30-year-old farmer Edivina is responsible for collecting water to meet her and her family's daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

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 Edivina, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to save money and complete her daily tasks.

"Transport was a challenge because the waterpoint was located about two kilometers (1.2 miles) away in the next village, Kitamba. It required a bicycle to reach there in order to save time and avoid the cost of buying water from hawkers," said Edivina.

"I would incur a lot of expenses in collecting water, which impacted my income and savings."

The previous water source.

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

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!"

"It takes less than five minutes now, which is much faster than before when I used to spend over an hour searching for water. This waterpoint is very close, just 100 meters from my home, so I no longer incur any expenses collecting water. I can now save money for various purposes and actively participate in the self-help group created by the Water Trust, as I am able to contribute at every meeting," Edivina said.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Edivina 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 Edivina 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 fulfill her dreams.

"I have been able to make bricks and build a new, permanent house. I am using it for my piggery project," shared Edivina.

When we asked Edivina about her dreams for the future and how water access will help her achieve them, she said that she wanted to start a vegetable garden and livestock project.

A community member piles bricks made possible because of water access.