A New Home and More Crops for Alex!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Alex. Since then, he and the Rubona Community of 300 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"It (the well) is only about 200 meters from my home, making water access easy, and I am assured of a constant supply of water at all times."

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Uganda, 24-year-old farmer Alex Opara is responsible for collecting water to meet daily needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Community members previously had to walk long distances while hauling heavy water containers.

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 Alex, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to stay healthy and collect enough water for his daily needs and his farm.

"I used to travel a long distance, and there was always overcrowding at the waterpoint since it was shared by people from different villages. Sometimes, I would fetch water from an open well, which would always dry during the dry season," said Alex.

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

Alex collecting water.

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 worries since the waterpoint is located near my home. I spend less time there, which gives me ample time to focus on other activities. It is faster now because it takes me less than 20 minutes to collect water, compared to before when I used to spend a lot of time," Alex said.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Alex 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 Alex 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.

Alex's new house is in progress.

"I have used the water to build my house, although it's not yet completed. However, I am hopeful that it will be finished soon, since I have access to water," Alex said.

"I plan to grow more vegetables, especially during the dry season, and will use the water for irrigating them," Alex continued.

A community member uses water for her crops.