Nicholas No Longer Fears Collecting Water!

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

"I no longer worry because the water source is close to home, and I am always eager to collect water," said Nicholas.

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Uganda, 8-year-old Nicholas is responsible for collecting water to meet his family's daily water needs. Before last year's water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

The previous water source.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in his 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 Nicholas, in particular, collecting water in the past created a lot of fear.

"I used to feel afraid of going to the well, especially after someone died in the dam. I always worried that I might fall into the water and meet the same fate," said Nicholas.

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 Nicholas' 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!"

"I no longer worry because the water source is close to home, and I am always eager to collect water," said Nicholas.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"Now that I no longer have to travel far to fetch water, I have ample time to focus on my school work, which has significantly boosted my performance," concluded Nicholas.

Field Officer Bena Nakabiri noted other signs of development in the community, such as new houses and latrines being built since the waterpoint was installed.

A new home in the community.