Salim Can Dream of Future Possibilities!

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

Before the Well's Installation

Like many in Uganda, 31-year-old Salim Kasone is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Community member collecting water before the waterpoint was installed.

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 Mr. Kasone, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to work, as so much of his time was spent collecting water.

"I used to fetch water from the dam where I shared with animals and it was unsafe with risks of accidents because there was an incident where a man fell into the water and died. To ensure I had safe drinking water, I had to travel about 1km to another catchment area, which was farther away and took a considerable amount of time," shared Mr. Kasone.

Since the Well's 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 Mr. Kasone’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Mr. Kasone at the new 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!"

"It only takes 5 minutes since it's very close, making access to [the] water quicker," Mr. Kasone shared when we asked how long it takes him to collect water at the new waterpoint.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Salim Kasone 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 Mr. Kasone 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.

He has lots of plans for improving his farm! "I haven't started yet, but I'm planning to begin a poultry project soon," Mr. Kasone said. We asked him how clean, accessible water would make his plans easier. Mr. Kasone shared that with the help of this new waterpoint, he has the resources to start and maintain a kitchen garden, which is crucial to providing food to his household!

Community member watering her kitchen garden.