Sufficient Water to Increase Constance's Food Production!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Constance. Since then, she and the Kyabikule Community of 150 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

Before the Well Installation
Fifty-three-year-old farmer and self-help group member Constance Kasangaki recalled what life was like in the Kyabikule Community before her community's well was installed last year.

"I used to fetch water from the next village called Kyakaki, but it was very far, around 1.5 km (about a mile) to get there. This would always affect my daily activities because of spending a lot of time [going] to and from the waterpoint. My crops would always dry because I had no water for watering during the dry season and to spray pests," shared Constance.

The only alternative water source available when community members like Constance couldn't make the long journey to the far away protected water source before the well was installed.

Since the Well Installation
Collecting water is now simpler as their new waterpoint is much closer for Constance and the other community members in Kyabikule Community.

"I no longer move a very long distance to Kyakaki to fetch water, and this has really given me an opportunity to do my other domestic and garden activities," said Constance.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Constance. It allows her to reserve her time and energy to focus on farming and improve her family's life.

Constance and other community members at the well collecting water.

Reliable and clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic possibilities, allowing people like Constance to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

"I am always assured of water each time I need it. This water has also supported me in watering my crops; hence, my food production has increased," said Constance.

The Future is Looking Bright!
You made a difference for Constance and the rest of her community a year ago. 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 well 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 Constance 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 her fulfill her dreams of planting more crops and increasing her family's well-being.