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.
International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day 2021 Strong women seem to be an inspiring theme of 2021. Today is International Women’s Day 2021, in January, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first female Vice President of the United States, and the inauguration ceremony was highlighted by the breathtaking words of teenage poet laureate Amanda Gorman. A month […]
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 […]
Drop in the Bucket is Drilling Water Wells for Health Centers in Uganda
Water Wells for Health Centers in Uganda Around the world, millions are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Rural communities in places like Uganda have the added challenge of living without access to clean water- This is where our work drilling water wells can make the difference between life and death. Especially when talking about rural health […]
August Drilling Updates
The Difficulties of Working in Africa During Covid The COVID-19 crisis has had an enormous impact on the whole world for most of this year. Working in Africa during Covid was always going to be challenging. But here in Uganda, life has been at a standstill. Schools have been closed since March and gatherings of […]
An Update from our Director April 2020
We have had complete support because people here know that clean water not only saves lives, it also helps fight COVID-19.
Some tips for effective hand washing
While we are in no way experts in viruses, we do have some experience in hand washing, having taught hygiene and sanitation at schools in Africa for more than a decade.
Some Tips to Keep Yourself Safe During the COVID 19 Pandemic
Drop in the Bucket provides water, sanitation training, and education to schools and communities in Africa. We regularly teach the importance of good hygiene to avoid the spread of disease, and as we all try to mitigate