In the remote villages of Kyenjojo, access to clean water has been a persistent issue for decades. Villagers, especially women and children, often walked miles to collect water from unreliable, often contaminated, sources. This led to frequent outbreaks of waterborne diseases, affecting the health and wellbeing of the entire community.
Responding to this dire need, the Islamic Circle of Uganda, led by Kakooza Fahad, a director, launched a water well project in the area. Kakooza worked closely with engineers and community leaders to identify the best location for the well, ensuring it would serve the largest number of people.
The project faced several challenges, including difficult terrain and the need for deep drilling to access clean water. However, with persistence and collaboration, the well was completed in record time. On the day of its inauguration, the entire village gathered to witness the first flow of clean, safe water. Mothers, with tears of joy, rushed to fill their jerrycans, expressing their immense relief.
“This is the first time in my life that we have had clean water right here in our village,” said Hawa, a mother of five. “Now, our children will be healthier, and we won’t have to walk for hours each day.”
Kakooza, addressing the community, said,
“Water is life, and no one should be denied access to this basic human right. This well is just the beginning. We aim to bring clean water to every corner of Uganda, and we are starting right here in Kyenjojo.”
The project not only improved health outcomes but also allowed children, particularly girls, to spend more time in school rather than collecting water. The Islamic Circle plans to install more wells across rural Uganda, targeting areas with severe water scarcity.