Naitandu Community, Iganga

In 2007 Water for Kids drilled their first borehole in Uganda for the rural community of Naitandu. At that time the community had a population of 1535 people and included a school of 700 pupils.

The Need

After Water for Kids installed a borehole and hand pump at Naitandu School in 2007 the surrounding village doubled in size from 1500 to 3000 and became a local trading centre. So a single hand pump could not provide enough water.

What we did

Water for Kids was able to drill a second borehole and renovate a third one. Then with funding from the Randal Charitable Foundation, they installed a solar pump and built a water tower to provide water through pipes to five water points each with two taps.

The villagers contributed by digging the trenches for the pipes and the Water Committee was trained to look after the water supply system and practice good hygiene.

Outcomes

• 3000 people have access to clean water without queuing.
• Improved hygiene practices are carried out.
• Increased attendance at school.
• More business opportunities, including growing food.
• Reduced the incidence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea.
• Empowered communities taking ownership of their water point and their well being.

Many thanks to the Randal Charitable Foundation for making all of this possible.