The email came through on July 14th from Julie Smith, International Project Manager, Lifewater International; “Great news- we have just received funding for the deep well at your clinic! I have talked with Deleo (note: owner Divine Waters, Lifewater’s Uganda drilling partner) and we are ready to drill the well very soon.”
On Monday July 19th Julius and I spoke to Julie and were informed that drilling had begun, a deep water source had been located and water is flowing at the clinic site! Over the next two weeks the well will be capped, a hand pump and concrete platform installed and the well tested and completed.
Julius’ brother Jimmy traveled the 42 miles from Lira to the clinic site in Awake Village and snapped the attached photos.
We are elated this major milestone – clinic water- has been completed and are deeply indebted to the people at Lifewater International for this extraordinary generosity. With water we can now establish Kristina Clinic!
Background Material from the AUCF website and related email:
Lifewater International to provide, through its WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Program, safe water, adequate sanitation and education concerning effective hygiene for the local community. Lifewater International has generously agreed to drill a deep bore-hole well at the clinic site. In addition, certified field trainers from Lifewater’s local in-country partner, Divine Waters, will then implement their Community Health Through Hygiene Lessons (Handwashing at Critical Times, Safe Fecal Disposal, Keeping Water Safe) to the clinic staff, and to community members who will become trainers.
Lifewater International and their in-country partners have been facilitating access to clean, safe water and educating populations in communities around the world in a participatory, culturally-appropriate way for over 25 years. They have had tremendous success in northern Uganda bringing WASH to the youth through soccer and to large communities through health workers, teachers and church workers.
We at AUCF would like to thank Lifewater International for their generosity, and recognize and support the important work they continue to do around the world.
Hi Julius,
I’m sorry we weren’t able to connect with you a few weeks ago. Great news- we have just received funding for the deep well at your clinic! I have talked with Deleo and we are ready to drill the well very soon, if you approve. Divine Waters will aquire 3 bids from drilling contractors and chose a contractor based on cost, efficiency, and quality. The drilling company will conduct a hydrogeophysical survey to decide the best location at the clinic to drill the well. They will then install a handpump and perform a water quality test to guarantee the safety of the water. You might have already heard these details, but in case you hadn’t I wanted to make you aware of the process. Do you have any specific questions about this? I would love to talk on the phone with you anytime, when is best for you?
Thank you,
Julie
