Bringing Clean Water & Hope Through Boreholes
For millions of families across rural Uganda, access to clean water is not guaranteed—it is a daily struggle that shapes every part of life.
Africa is the second-driest continent in the world, and prolonged drought, climate change, deforestation, and poor water management have left many communities without reliable water sources. In some regions, families go two to three years with little or no rainfall, forcing them to rely on rivers, ponds, or lakes shared with livestock .
These unsafe water sources expose families—especially children—to life-threatening diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and waterborne parasites. The consequences are devastating. Contaminated water has led to countless illnesses and deaths, particularly among children under the age of 10.
The Hidden Cost of Water Scarcity
Water scarcity affects far more than health.
Children miss school because they must walk hours each day to fetch water for their families. Parents are forced to choose between buying water or paying school fees. Livestock die, crops fail, and families are pushed deeper into poverty. In some parts of northern Uganda, dehydration and water shortages have even claimed lives during extreme dry seasons.
More than 8.5 million people—4.2 million of them children—are currently facing severe water shortages across affected regions .
A Borehole Changes Everyting
A borehole provides a safe, long-term solution. By drilling deep into the ground, boreholes access clean, protected groundwater that does not dry up like surface water sources. Once installed and fitted with a hand or solar pump, a borehole can serve an entire community for years.
Clean water from boreholes helps to:
- Reduce waterborne diseases and child mortality
- Keep children in school
- Improve hygiene and sanitation
- Restore dignity and stability to families
- Support farming and livestock survival
Working With the Community
The photo above shows Kimara Community Development working hand-in-hand with community members to install a borehole. This work is not done for the community, but with them.
Kimara Community Development trains local residents on:
- How wells are prepared and maintained
- Safe water use and hygiene practices
- Water filtering and boiling methods to prevent disease
- Where possible, solar systems and generators are used to reduce labor and make pumping water easier, especially in rocky terrain .
Looking Ahead
Kimara Community Development is committed to expanding access to clean water across northern Uganda. Our long-term goal is to acquire a heavy-duty borehole drilling machine, allowing us to reach more remote communities and schools where water scarcity continues to threaten lives.
Clean water is not a luxury—it is a foundation for health, education, and opportunity.
By investing in boreholes, we are not just drilling wells.
We are saving lives, protecting children, and building stronger communities for generations to come.
