How a Water Well in Africa Changed One Woman’s Life
How a Water Well in Africa Changed one Woman’s Life Kati-Kati West, a rural community in northern Uganda, witnessed how a well in Africa changed one woman’s life. Akot Rose Ajok, a single mother of five, previously struggled to make ends meet. Before Covid, she worked as a matron in a local primary school. When […]
The Alero Health Center III How Clean Water Saves Lives
How Clean Water Saves lives in African Health Centers After a tiring day at the Alero Health Center III in Uganda, Awor Stella, was resting in the sleeping quarters. Little did she know that this evening would take a turn and become another example of how clean water saves lives in African hospitals. Awor works […]
Ogwari Primary School
The Ogwari Primary School – Where people and livestock were drinking the same water. Drop in the Bucket recently drilled a well here providing the school and surrounding community with clean water.
Wii Anaka Health Center II in Nwoya, Uganda Gets A New Well
Clean Water – a Constant Concern for Patients and Staff at the Wii Anaka Health Center in Nwoya, Uganda Ojok Patrick works at the Wii Anaka Health Center II in Nwoya, Uganda. Every morning he rides his bicycle several miles to fetch water from distant Wang Angila. The water there is piped in, so it is […]
International Day of the Girl Child 2021
International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated each year on October 11th. The aim is to shine a light the many challenges young girls face around the world and promote equality and human rights for all.
Water and Sanitation: October Updates from Drop in the Bucket
We installed a motorized solar water system that provides water to not only the dorm, but also taps for the surrounding community and a church-run school next door for about 60 disabled children.
Happy World Water Day!
No matter how often you hear it, it’s still hard to believe that in 2021, one in every ten people on the planet still lack this basic necessity.
February Drilling Updates
Latigi Health Center II is a new facility, built in a recently updated building that houses both the healthcare facilities and staff quarters. But Latigi does not have running water. The only nearby water source is a well that broke down several months ago.
Today is Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday. This is an opportunity to redirect your attention away from the constant stream of consumerism and focus on those in need. This year has brought many changes to all of our lives but one thing remains the same. There are families in Africa that need clean water. And here at DROP we […]
Ogago Health Center II – Where the Security Guard has to Fetch Water.
Ogago Health Center II – Where the security guard has to leave her post to fetch water When Christina Owila applied to be the security guard at Ogago Health Center II, she knew her job would include creating a safe and welcoming space for anyone seeking care at the center and potentially heading off any would-be […]