Clean Water Arrives in Abegu Village in Gulu, Uganda
Abegu Village in Gulu, Uganda now has Clean Water When Drop in the Bucket completed a new borehole for Abegu Village in northern Uganda’s Gulu District, most of the people celebrating were women. Until now, the community’s only source was an open, muddy waterhole, reached by a narrow, overgrown path. Women Risk Injury Fetching Water […]
There are always Challenges For an Africa water charity drilling wells in Nwoya, Uganda
Uganda Water Charity Drills Wells in Nwoya Drop in the Bucket is an Africa water charity focused on bringing clean water to rural communities in Uganda, which is in East Africa. Our drilling team recently completed several new wells in the Nwoya district of northern Uganda, helping hundreds of families make drinking from unsafe water […]
Aleng C Village in Uganda now has Clean Water
From Muddy to Clean Water in Aleng C Village In Aleng C village, located in the Nwoya district of northern Uganda, access to clean water was once an impossible dream. For families like Auno Kevin’s, the only available sources were two hand-dug waterholes. Positioned at the bottom of a slope, these dirty water sources turned […]
International Women’s Day: Take Action For A Fairer World
International Women’s Day 2025 Today is International Women’s Day -the world today can feel overwhelming, with challenges that look different from place to place. While circumstances may vary, uncertainty and obstacles affect us all. In many parts of the world, women are still fighting for opportunities that others may take for granted—whether it’s access to […]
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 […]