Pheona Has Time to Learn!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Pheona. Since then, she and the Katugo Community of 80 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I can drink clean water, eat healthy food, and always keep my body and clothes clean."

Before the Well Installation

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

Community members carried water long distances before the well installation.

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 Pheona, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to attend school regularly.

"Before this waterpoint was established, I had to travel a long distance to fetch water, and sometimes I would miss lessons because I had to hurry home to collect water," said Pheona.

"It was difficult because the water source required prolonged pumping before the water would start flowing, which took up a lot of time and caused long queues as people had to wait for the water to flow after waiting for so long," she continued.

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

Pheona by 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!"

"There are no more concerns about water access or delays from long distance and waiting times," Pheona said.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Pheona 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.

Pheona pumping clean water.

You gave Pheona 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.

"My performance has improved because I no longer have to rush home from school to fetch water, allowing me to complete all my school work on time," Pheona shared.

When we asked Pheona if she had any dreams for the future, she said, "Becoming a doctor. I have enough time to read books, and I am sure I will make it."