For years, families living in Bulyampindi Village, Uganda, have suffered due to contaminated water. The families carried all of their water from a small stream flowing out of a large swamp. The stream’s name, “Ikurando,” explains a lot; it means “I will go there tomorrow when we are many.” This is exactly what women used to say as they thought of all the dangers between their homes and the water they desperately needed.

The wild animals and snakes living in the sugarcane plantations all along the 1km trail were only half of the problem. The dirty water was the other half; it caused numerous diseases, including diarrhea — which is often deadly for children.

“We have suffered a lot from various waterborne diseases in my family,” said Mutesi, a FARM STEW participant. “The main cause was the water which we used to get from the swamp, but there was nothing we could do because it was the only source of water nearby.”

But that was before the FARM STEW borehole was drilled.

Your gift has offered deliverance from muddy swamp water and a treacherous daily journey. When the FARM STEW borehole began pumping fresh, pure water, Mutesi and her neighbors enthusiastically celebrated the freedom you gave. Thank you! Now they can get water each day!

Join Bulyampindi Village in celebrating in this video.