MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN GAMBA.
In the rural district of Buikwe, in the central region of Uganda, lies the village of Gamba. The village is known for its lush vegetation and welcoming community. However, life in Gamba is far from easy, especially for three young boys who must wake up early every morning to fetch water for their families.
James, Michael, and Alex, aged 9, 11, and 12, respectively set out on foot, every day, walking for more than two kilometers to reach the nearest spring where they fill up their jerrycans with water.
For James, Michael, and Alex, water is not just a commodity, it is a matter of survival. Their family’s livelihood depends on having access to clean water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking at home. Sometimes they must fetch water at least twice a day, which takes away time they could have spent studying or playing with friends as all normal children their age should do.
The boys are not alone in their struggle. The village of Gamba has no reliable source of water, and the residents rely on the same spring the boys trek to every day. The water is often contaminated, and diseases like cholera and typhoid are common.
The village desperately needs a sustainable solution to access clean water. A solar-powered well would make a huge difference, providing access to clean water to the entire community, thereby reducing the distance the residents must travel to fetch water, and significantly improving their quality of life.
The solar-powered well would use solar panels to pump water from underground into a storage tank, ensuring that the water is always available throughout the year. The well would also have a filtration system, ensuring that the water is clean and safe to drink.
Unfortunately, the cost of installing a solar-powered well is beyond the means of the community, and they need support to raise funds for such a project to become a reality. Imagine the impact a reliable source of clean water would have on the lives of James, Michael, Alex, and the entire community of Gamba. No longer would they have to trek long distances to fetch water, and they could spend their time studying, playing, and building a better future for themselves.
Let’s help bring clean water to Gamba Village. With your kindness and generosity, we can create a lasting impact on this community, and help change lives for generations to come while ensuring that James, Michael, Alex, and the entire Gamba community significantly improve their quality of life.
