Fresh Water

In the spring of 2022, iheartBukasa was blessed to partner with two U.S. ministries serving Uganda—Elijah Streams and Show Mercy International—to bring a much-needed freshwater well to the village of Bukasa.

Through the generous support of their donors, these ministries provided the funding, skilled workers, and resources needed to install the well. Their ongoing mission to bring fresh water to underserved villages and remote communities throughout Uganda is making a meaningful difference in countless lives.

For the families of Bukasa, this gift has been a tremendous blessing, providing a more reliable and accessible water source, easing the daily burden of collecting water, and helping improve the health and well-being of the community.

Traditionally, children are responsible for fetching their family’s daily water supply. The new well has made this task much easier, providing a reliable and accessible source of water, although it must still be boiled before drinking. This much-needed improvement has helped reduce water-related illness and eased the daily burden on families, especially children.

The photos below show the remarkable difference between the village’s former water source and the new public well.

The old spring-fed well struggled to meet the village’s daily water needs. Its water supply was vulnerable to contamination from surface runoff and nearby foot traffic, while unpredictable water flow often meant long waits and crowded conditions for families collecting their daily water.

Land for the new well was generously donated by a respected member of the Bukasa community. Centrally located and within easy walking distance of Ever Increasing Children’s Center, the well provides an abundant, reliable supply of fresh water, freely available to all village residents at any time of day.

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