Providing safe and clean water through boreholes construction funded by the Embassy of Japan in Uganda
In Byakabanda and Lwanda sub-counties of Rakai District, Uganda, access to safe water remains critically low at only 15% and 17%, compared to the national average of 65%. In four out of seven targeted villages, there are no safe water sources, forcing residents to walk an average of 11 km (5.5 hours) each way to fetch water. In the remaining three villages, existing water points are severely overloaded, with one tap serving approximately 1,617 people, resulting in frequent breakdowns. Consequently, many residents rely on unsafe sources such as lakes and ponds, leading to serious health risks—39 waterborne disease-related deaths were reported in 2023 alone. Additionally, the current water sources are located in isolated areas, posing serious safety risks at night, including attacks by wild animals, child drowning incidents, and threats to women’s safety.
In response to these pressing needs, “Mission 316 Foundation” applied for support from the Embassy of Japan in Uganda and the Embassy approved the assistance. Through the project, seven boreholes were constructed in Kitakata Village, Lukondo Village, Kyandaza Village, Kasabukengere Village in Byalabanda Sub-county and Lumbugu Village, BitabagoVillage and Kijumba Village in Lwanda Sub-county
These new boreholes are expected to significantly improve access to safe and reliable water and enhance the health and wellbeing of local residents.
