Three new boreholes drilled in Adjumani District are providing safe drinking water to over 1,500 people, reducing waterborne diseases and freeing up time for productive activities.
Communities in Adjumani District are celebrating the completion of three new boreholes that are now providing safe, clean drinking water to over 1,500 people. The boreholes, installed through RORU's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, are already making a visible difference.
Before and After
Before the boreholes were installed, community members — primarily women and girls — had to walk up to 5 kilometers to fetch water from unprotected sources. This water was often contaminated, leading to frequent outbreaks of typhoid and diarrhea, particularly among children.
"My children used to get sick every few weeks from the dirty water," shared a mother from Pakele sub-county. "Since the borehole was drilled, none of them have been sick. It has changed our lives completely."
Community Ownership
Each borehole has a trained water user committee responsible for maintenance and fee collection. RORU provided training on pump maintenance and hygiene promotion to ensure the facilities remain functional and the health benefits are sustained.
- 3 boreholes serving 1,500+ people
- 45% reduction in waterborne disease cases reported at local health centers
- Average water collection time reduced from 3 hours to 20 minutes