Why Clean Water Is the Most Powerful Gift You Can Give to Africa
Why Clean Water Is the Most Powerful Gift You Can Give to Africa To people living in rural Africa, access to clean water represents more than just a basic need—it signifies health, opportunity, and hope. For millions across the continent, clean water is the foundation for a brighter future. Yet, for many communities, the simple […]
Celebrating the International Day of the Girl in South Sudan
International Day of the Girl 2024 This year, Drop in the Bucket proudly took the lead in organizing a special celebration for the International Day of the Girl in South Sudan. With many international NGOs shifting their focus to the enormous influx of refugees due to the ongoing fighting in Sudan—displacing over 5 million people—DROP remains committed to advancing […]
Help Us Bring Clean Water to More Schools this Year!
Help Us Bring Clean Water to Even More Schools in Uganda This Year! We’ve been sharing a lot about our education programs recently, but that doesn’t mean we’ve slowed down on our water well drilling work. In fact, 2024 has been one of our busiest years yet for drilling and we need your help to […]
How One Water Charity Is Empowering Girls Through Education
New Video on Drop in the Bucket’s Education Program in South Sudan We recently completed this video on our education program in South Sudan. It does a good job of explaining why a water charity would expand its program to include providing scholarships to girls. Since Drop in the Bucket started in 2006, our goal […]
A Grandmother’s Struggle with Dirty Water in Uganda
How a Water Well Changed This African Grandmother’s Life In Uganda, it is not uncommon for children to be raised by their grandmothers, often when parents are no longer together or both have passed away. Anena Kevin’s family is one such example. Anena and her brother Ezra are being cared for by their grandmother, Acan […]
International Day of the Girl Child 2023
International Day of the Girl Child 2023 International Day of the Girl Child 2023 was a great success in Nimule, South Sudan, despite the absence of other NGOs that had previously participated in the event. The schools and the community still engaged in a meaningful, lively, and colorful day. DROP provided t-shirts to representatives from […]
Back to School in South Sudan
Back to School in South Sudan After a well-deserved second-term holiday, it’s time for the students to go back to school in South Sudan. The anticipation and excitement are palpable as our recent photos capture the moments of scholastic materials being sorted and groups of enthusiastic girls loading into vehicles. This year, we are proud […]
Living with Unsafe Water and HIV/AIDS in Africa
Clean Water Makes it Possible For Man with HIV/AIDS in Africa to Take His Medication We recently met Acaye Christopher at one of our recently drilled wells. Christopher is a spirited 63-year-old man who told is about life with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Along with his diagnosis, he was also living with unsafe water in Uganda. […]
Unyama, Te Pwoyo: A Village Transformed by Clean Water
African Village Transformed by Clean Water In Te Pwoyo Village, a remote community in northern Uganda, a remarkable transformation is underway. Meet Omon Charles Ojok, a dedicated leader at the heart of this community. Ojok wears multiple hats, serving as the village health team member, the local council leader, and the chairperson of the water […]
St. Vicent Buliganwa Primary School: Clean Water Changes Everything
In Africa Clean Water Changes Everything Drop in the Bucket, is a testament to the transformative power of water and education. Every day as we work in remote villages, we see just how much clean water changes everything. Today, we want to share an inspiring story of resilience and determination from St. Vicent Buliganwa Primary […]