951,924 People impacted
257 Projects Completed

Lwanikha Mapeddo Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

09/06/2023

People impacted

4,215

Donor

The Ted Arison Family Foundation

Location

Live Monitoring

Lwanikha Mapeddo Village, with its 4,215 residents in Busia, Uganda, lacked access to clean water. Women and girls had to trek 5 km daily to fetch water from a contaminated source, leading to waterborne illnesses. Thanks to The Ted Arison Family Foundation’s support, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system on June 9, 2023. This has brought significant positive changes, with children back in school, women growing gardens for food security, and families practicing better hygiene. The community is thriving, healthier, and embracing new opportunities.

Nabunyere Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

16/05/2023

People impacted

3,000

Donor

Kirsh Foundation

Location

Live Monitoring

Home to 3,000 people and situated in the remote region of Kibuku, Uganda, Nabunyere Village faced a critical lack of access to clean water. The community, especially women and girls, had to walk 1 km multiple times a day to a contaminated water source. During the dry season, they had to wait for hours or find other water sources. This led to waterborne illnesses like typhoid and diarrhea. Thanks to the Kirsh Foundation’s generous support, on May 16, 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Nabunyere Village, significantly improving lives. Children are back in school, women are growing gardens for food security, and families are practicing better hygiene. The community is developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunities.

Nakisenye Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

18/05/2023

People impacted

2,000

Donor

Tamira Chapman

Location

Live Monitoring

Nakisenya Village, home to 2,000 people in Kibuku, Uganda, lacked clean water access. Women walked 1 km daily to collect water from contaminated sources, causing waterborne illnesses. With Tamira Chapman’s generous support, on May 18, 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system. The community now thrives, with children back in school, women growing gardens for food security, and families practicing improved sanitation. Nakisenya Village is developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunities.

Kisuyi Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

25/08/2023

People impacted

4,167

Donor

Michael & Barbara Kaplan

Location

Live Monitoring

Kisuyi Village, home to 4,167 people and located remotely in Buyende, Uganda, faced a lack of access to clean water. Women and young girls walked multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated source, enduring challenges during the dry season when the water source ran dry. Consuming water from existing sources led to waterborne illnesses. On August 14, 2023, a significant transformation occurred in the lives of the 4,167 villagers. Thanks to the generous donation of Michael & Barbara Kaplan, a solar water pumping system was installed, pumping an average of 35,040 liters daily through 8 taps via 7,641 meters of piping across the village. This installation has not only ensured better educational opportunities for children but has also stimulated economic growth. The health and productivity of the villagers have notably improved since then, putting the community on a path of continued growth and prosperity.

Buwanga A & B Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

18/07/2023

People impacted

4,772

Donor

Kirsh Foundation

Location

Live Monitoring

Buwanga A & B Village, with a population of 4,772, is remotely located in Busia, Uganda. The entire community lived without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked up to 0.5 km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated spring well. The water source dried up in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming water from existing sources led to waterborne illnesses, including typhoid. With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on July 18, 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Buwanga A & B Village, significantly improving the lives of its population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are cultivating gardens, ensuring food security, and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, enhancing general sanitation, and, as a result, becoming healthier. We now witness a community developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunities.

Kubo West Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

06/06/2023

People impacted

1,050

Donor

Kirsh Foundation

Location

Live Monitoring

Kubo West Village is home to 1,050 people and remotely located in Busia, Uganda. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 0.5km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated hand pump and spring well. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including typhoid. With the generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, in July 2023, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Kubo West Village, significantly improving the lives of Kubo West Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security, and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation, and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunity.

Raraka A Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

20/04/2022

People impacted

2,422

Donor

Kirsh Foundation

Location

Live Monitoring

Raraka Village is home to 2,422 people and remotely located in Tororo, Uganda. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 1km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated open water source dug into the earth. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including diarrhea. With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on April 20, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Raraka Village, significantly improving the lives of the village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security, and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation, and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing, and enjoying increased opportunity.

Amagalimojong Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

10/06/2022

People impacted

4,806

Donor

Plasson

Location

Live Monitoring

Amagalimojong Village, home to 4806 people and remotely located in Karamoja, Uganda. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 13km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated swamp. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including typhoid. With the generous support from Plasson, on Jun 10, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Amagalimojong, significantly improving the lives of the village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education. Women are growing gardens, providing food security and cooking safely. Families are washing their hands, improving general sanitation and thus becoming healthier. We now see a community developing, growing and enjoying increased opportunity.

Nakatende Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

19/08/2022

People impacted

2,250

Donor

Kirsh Foundation

Location

Live Monitoring

Nakatende Village, home to 2200 people and remotely located in Budaka, Uganda. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 2km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated open water source. The water runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including diarrhea. With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on Aug 19, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Nakatende Village, significantly improving the lives of the village’s population.

Cheele Village

Project Type

Water

Completed

07/11/2022

People impacted

3,500

Donor

Kirsh Foundation

Location

Live Monitoring

Cheele Village, home to 3500 people and remotely located in Pallisa, Uganda. The entire community was living without access to clean water. Women and young girls walked 2km multiple times a day to collect water from a contaminated shaduffs and one hand pump. The water source runs dry in the dry season, forcing the community to wait for hours or search for other water sources. Consuming the water from the existing water sources causes waterborne illnesses including typhoid. With generous support from the Kirsh Foundation, on Nov 7, 2022, Innovation: Africa installed a solar water pumping system in Cheele Village, significantly improving the lives of Cheele Village’s population. Children have returned to school to receive an education.

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