Aisha is 8 years old and in Primary 3 at Migera Primary Shool. She often misses school because she has to collect water.
Migera is a rural community in Kayunga district, Central Uganda. The village has approximately 150 households (1500 people) and the majority are subsistence farmers mainly growing pineapples, cassava, sweet potatoes and some rice in the swamps.
Migera means a place of many small rivers! While there are many streams, this village has no source of clean water. People use dirty water from open, surface streams and ponds which are shared with animals. The ponds are located in swamps very far from homes, and are slippery and very risky for children who go to collect water. Children are often absent from school because of water related illness and families are spending much money on medical bills.
Pictured: One of the current water sources for this community. This pond is deep and dangerous for children
A local leader in this village got the know about the community funded well program and he introduced it to this community. They invited us and we offered them more training about the program.