Before the well, the school’s only water source was a rainwater harvesting tank, which was only effective during or immediately after the rainy season, but not much help during any of the dry months. During those times the students would have to bring water with them to school from any water source they could find. This often meant that the children were thirsty or drinking unsafe water.
Before this well was drilled the only source of water for the Obolokome Primary School and the Obolokome village were local streams. Unfortunately water from streams is not safe to drink as it is very susceptible to contaminants. The school and the surrounding village was in urgent need of clean water, which is why the team from Drop in the Bucket acted quickly after being told about the school, and their lack of clean water, by the district authorities.
Drop in the Bucket drillers were able to hit water at the depth of 50 meters and the water tested clean and safe to drink.
One woman’s story – attacked by ants while getting water Ajok Nighty, lives in Gwenotwom, Uganda. Ajok was born with a physical disability that she
The Pakuma well is located by a busy market where the local women and children sell their produce. Agriculture is the main source of income
In November 2021, Drop in the Bucket drilled a borehole well for the community at Kati-Kati West. At 50 meters we installed an India Mk ii hand pump with a flow through rate of 2.7 cubic meters of water per hour. This was more than sufficient even with so many people using the well.
The water situation in Te- Aceng village in Uganda could best be described as challenging. Consensus among hydrologists said that it was unlikely anyone would
In 2021, Drop in the Bucket’s drillers were looking at several schools in the Omoro district of northern Uganda. One of the schools we visited
The Wi Anaka Health Center II is the main place where the area’s expectant mothers go to deliver their babies. This is due to the
The Mother AK Memorial and Nursery School and the Otumpili Day Boarding School are two schools located next door to each other. They are the
Pakeyo Health Center II sees over fifty patients a day but had no clean water. This presented an extra strain on the health care workers
Clean water was always a major issue for the Dago Dwong Primary School, especially for the school staff. Thirst would force the students out of their classrooms to walk to the nearest water source.
Alim Health Center II: Where Nurses Haul Water Before They Can Care for Patients Imelda Amoding is the health assistant at Alim Health Center II
When we first arrived at Goan Quarters in Kasubi, Uganda, we were greeted by 20 members of the local community who were eager to work
The community of Custom Corner sub-ward is home to about 1,600 residents. They all share one single piped water source. Most residents have to walk
The Angole Health Center is in the Paikat village, which is in the Awere sub-County of the Pader district in Uganda. The name Angole comes from
The Awee Health Center is in the Gulu District of northern Uganda. It is located in the Pece district and the Yeegwana parish.
On the average day the health center treats approximately 200 patients for common waterborne diseases, stomach parasites
