The well at the Alworo Primary School of 593 children was completed in February 2008. The toilets, septics, hand-washing station, roundabout pump and underground reservoir tank soon followed.
The well at the Alworo Primary School of 593 children was completed in February 2008. The toilets, septics, hand-washing station, roundabout pump and underground reservoir tank soon followed. This was also the first school at which we upgraded the doors from wooden doors to steel doors.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Drop in the Bucket Africa water wells completed projects Alworo primary school
In 2007 Los Angeles based non-profit Drop in the Bucket drilled a well at the Alworo primary school in Uganda.
Alworo Village Savings and Loans (VSLA) yield incredible results
While building wells is our main focus, we have also implemented several Village Savings and Loans (VSLA) programs in villages throughout Uganda, and we’ve seen tremendous results! We’ve established 13 programs so far, and they’ve worked so well we’re eager to establish more. Not only do the VSLAs promote small-scale economic development within the communities, but they also serve as well organized advocates for proper maintenance of the water and sanitation facilities. What’s more, they’ve resulted in many women earning money for the first time in their lives!
Each group has approximately 30 members who can save, borrow and lend money generated from village contributions. One successful VSLA is the Alworo VSLA in Lira, Uganda,
Member of the Alworo VSLA group at their weekly meeting
Alex Ogwang (man on right of photo in yellow shirt) used his loan to buy animal skins, which he sells to local agents who work for companies making leather shoes, belts and bags. This has enabled him to turn a profit that he uses to educate his seven children and buy livestock for his family.
Esther Okulo (center) used her loan to buy a “Mama” pig that had six piglets. She kept three and sold three, and used her profit to buy ingredients for selling meals at the local trading center. She put that profit toward educating her two children at a local boarding school.
The villagers also use the funds to maintain the wells in their communities, and help develop their money management skills and build self-esteem. With your support, we can establish more VSLA programs that enable villagers to achieve financial independence and support and educate their families.
