Make Clean Water Accessible in Rural Uganda Villages

Bega kwa Bega: Shoulder to Shoulder for a Healthier Future
Bega kwa Bega (BkB), meaning “Shoulder to Shoulder” in Swahili, is dedicated to supporting over two million orphans across rural Uganda, many of whom have lost their parents to AIDS. Since its founding in 1999, BkB has expanded from a single village initiative to serving more than 200 villages across 10 districts in Uganda.

By addressing critical needs through six integrated projects—Water, Health, Agriculture, Income Generation, Education, and Children’s Rights—BkB ensures that orphans can remain in their communities, maintain property rights, and develop essential skills for financial independence.

The Water Crisis in Rural Uganda
For many villages in Uganda, clean water is not just scarce—it’s a daily struggle. Women and children often walk up to five miles to collect water, only to bring home contaminated supplies that put their health and safety at risk. Young girls, in particular, face the constant threat of assault during these long journeys, and hours that could be spent in school or on economic activities are lost to the pursuit of water.

The Hidden Cost of Contaminated Water
Unsafe water poses life-threatening challenges for communities:

Waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and parasitic infections are widespread, leading to missed school days and reduced productivity.
Families face crushing medical expenses to treat preventable illnesses.
Farmers struggle as crops and livestock suffer due to poor water quality.
Local businesses experience disruptions as workers fall ill or care for sick family members.

Transforming Lives Through Clean Water
When clean water reaches a village, the transformation is immediate and lasting:

Children return to school, free from waterborne illnesses.
Women and girls reclaim time for education and economic activities.
Healthcare costs decrease as preventable diseases decline.
Agricultural productivity increases with access to safe water for irrigation and livestock.
Local businesses thrive with a healthier workforce.
Community bonds strengthen as residents gather around safe, accessible water sources.

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Clean, Available Water
Over 250 pubic water sources have been built through the efforts of BkB. Villagers help with the construction of these wells and protected springs, and are trained to maintain them. This community inclusion and equipping of skills effectively works to ensure water sources become long-term investments able to help entire communities flourish for the long-term.

BkB’s Proven Water Solutions
Bega kwa Bega provides three effective solutions to ensure access to clean, sustainable water:

Protected Springs By engineering natural springs to prevent contamination, these systems provide a long-term, reliable source of clean water for entire communities.
Water Tanks Rainwater harvesting tanks are strategically placed to support the most vulnerable members of the community, such as households caring for orphaned children and elderly guardians. These tanks ensure a steady water supply even during dry seasons.
Boreholes Where natural springs are unavailable, BkB drills boreholes to access clean groundwater. Though costlier to implement, boreholes provide a consistent, life-changing water source for large communities.

Be Part of the Solution
Your support doesn’t just provide clean water—it transforms lives. By funding a protected spring, water tank, or borehole, you help build healthier, more prosperous communities where children can focus on education and families can secure brighter futures.

Every donation makes a difference. Whether you contribute to a larger water project or choose to fully sponsor one of these three solutions, your generosity will have a profound impact for generations to come.

Join us today in bringing clean, safe water to rural Uganda.

100% of donations made through BBS go to those in need.

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In 2024, the MTN Uganda Foundation supported clean water projects in Mukono Ntunda, Butambala, Luwero, and Kamuli-Kakiri. The community played a key role in building these projects and was also trained to maintain them, ensuring sustainable access to clean water for years to come.