Water is Life: The Daily Struggle for Clean Water in Nakivale
In the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, getting water is a daily challenge. Families walk half a mile—often twice a day—to collect water, regardless of scorching heat or heavy rains. Uganda’s rainy and dry seasons bring their own difficulties, but one thing remains constant: the need for clean, safe drinking water.
Boiling water requires charcoal, an expense many cannot afford. Without proper sanitation, waterborne illnesses become a serious threat. That’s why the Likasi DRC-Virtual Kiwanis Club is working alongside the Kiwanis Club of Nakivale to find the best and most economical solutions for accessing and storing clean water.
Explore the photos below to see the reality of water collection in Nakivale—and join us in making a difference.
Using reeds to prevent spilling on return to villageWalking to school during the rainy seasonWater house where you can purchase waterSame water source for drinking also used for bathing and laundryMachine dug “water hole”. (Sept 2025)Choosing easier water to reach.
Water Is Life
Water is Life: The Daily Struggle for Clean Water in Nakivale
In the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, getting water is a daily challenge. Families walk half a mile—often twice a day—to collect water, regardless of scorching heat or heavy rains. Uganda’s rainy and dry seasons bring their own difficulties, but one thing remains constant: the need for clean, safe drinking water.
Boiling water requires charcoal, an expense many cannot afford. Without proper sanitation, waterborne illnesses become a serious threat. That’s why the Likasi DRC-Virtual Kiwanis Club is working alongside the Kiwanis Club of Nakivale to find the best and most economical solutions for accessing and storing clean water.
Explore the photos below to see the reality of water collection in Nakivale—and join us in making a difference.
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