Although the Kyangwali and Kiryadongo Refugee settlements are situated in relatively rainy corridors of South Western Uganda, the community in Nyakatehe and Adagwoo has been experiencing shortage of safe drinking water. A family in Adagwoo village who wanted to access safe drinking water , had to travel over 6 kilometers to access safe drinking water or make do with the nearby muddy village swamp. The Action Africa Help International Livelihoods Project came to their rescue when two boreholes where constructed with funding from the European Union.
“It’s amazing how everything has changed. To get water in Nyakatehe, we used to walk about 6 miles to the nearest sub county borehole. The presence of this borehole has made a great difference. We now have more time to concentrate on other activities like farming and household chores,” remarked Akugizibwe Swizin, a chair lady of the Nyakatehe Borehole committee.
“After the construction of the borehole, we have continued carrying out water sensitization meeting and formed water management committees in the community’s surrounding the boreholes. These committees are trained by the Water and Sanitation Sector of AAH-I”, said James Kebirungi, the Market and Enterprise Development Officer.
The Action Africa Help International Assistant Water Officer advised the water Committee to ensure that there is proper hygiene/sanitation therefore the water committee will monitor and manage its sustainability. Minor costs will be met by the community and constructions of toilets near the drilled bore hole were also prohibited. 
“The community members are advised to make use of the borehole to improve on their farming activities by using that time they would spend looking for water in their gardens”. Added Mary Muhuruzi, the Project Manager.
The community of Nyakatehe remains grateful to Action Africa Help International and the European Union funded Livelihoods Project for constructing the borehole.
The Action Africa Help International Assistant Water Officer advised the water Committee to ensure that there is proper hygiene/sanitation therefore the water committee will monitor and manage its sustainability. Minor costs will be met by the community and constructions of toilets near the drilled bore hole were also prohibited.
“The community members are advised to make use of the borehole to improve on their farming activities by using that time they would spend looking for water in their gardens”. Added Mary Muhuruzi, the Project Manager.
The community of Nyakatehe remains grateful to Action Africa Help International and the European Union funded Livelihoods Project for constructing the borehole.
