Since 2008, we have worked with community partners in 12 countries to bring safe water to communities that often self-identify as “forgotten”. Listening to and working with community leaders to bring their solutions to life is at the heart of what we do. While the work may differ from country to country, the goal remains the same – to bring holistic safe water, sanitation and hygiene solutions to communities for generations to come.
In Kaberamaido and Kalaki, Uganda, our work has evolved from distributing household water filters to fixing wells to drilling wells. Over the last few years, photographers from Photoserve have joined our team and worked alongside us to capture stories of both struggle and hope. One such moment is drilling a new well from start to finish.
By sharing this photo story, we hope to take you on a journey of how an entire community is transformed through the gift of safe water.
When communities and schools lack a safe water source, they are left with no other choice but to collect water from open sources
Access to clean water isn’t only about having water to drink, but also having enough water to bathe, wash clothes, cook, and more
Drilling for water…
…and finding it!
Installing a fence to protect a water source
Communities are expected to pay a counterpart for each solution. In this case, the community contributed livestock and agricultural products to help fund the cost of the wall that surrounds the well.
Removing the old pipes at a water source as school children eagerly watch
Access to clean water in Uganda allows students to focus on receiving an education!
Celebrating clean water among the community and dancing for what the future holds!
Atim Grace has seven children, works on her family’s farm, and is a trusted representative for the local water committee. She’s also one of the main water collectors in her family. With an improved water source, she can now do the washing and cook more efficiently – including her favorite dish, pillau!
A completed well that brings clean, safe water to all!
