About the Project
The project consisted of construction and protection of a community water well.
Location
Musandama III, Ntoroko District, Uganda
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | June 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $1,000 |
| CBO Partner | Candlelight Women Foundation (CAWOFU) |
| Village | Musandama III |
| Country | Uganda |
| # of Children Impacted | 600 |
| Community Contribution | Manual labor, bricks, Jerrycans and hardcore |
Lack of Clean Water Access Disrupts Education
Musandama III is a remote village in Ntoroko District with a high number of vulnerable households. 90% are smallholder farmers who use rudimentary tools, and they earn less than 1 dollar per day to support their households. Therefore, 90% live below the poverty line according to the UN. The topography of the area leads children to miss classes when they need to fetch water from distant places, which can be difficult to get to or not have clean water. Girls, especially adolescents, also may miss classes during their menstrual periods due to lack of water at school. These absences lead to poor academic performance.
New Well Supports Hygiene and Education
The donation from Luena Foundation was used to construct a protected well in Musandama III, which benefited 600 school-going children and 100 households through increased access to clean water. The project has improved sanitation and hygiene of children at school, thereby reducing water-borne diseases, and increased school enrollment and attendance.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
Candlelight Women Foundation (CAWOFU) is a community-based organization founded in 2022 to address the plight of vulnerable and marginalized groups of people.
