Trenchless Middle East 2024
12 de November de 2024
The Berolina-Liner, SPAN approved
4 de April de 2025Support for the construction of a water borehole
In Uganda, Africa
Project completed in February 2025
In 2024, for the second year in a row, JBP sponsored a water project through its annual event, the JBP Open. Two initiatives were used to raise funds: firstly, through corporate sponsorship of the tournament, and secondly, through individual donations during the event.
Thanks to the generosity of the event’s participants, we could raise funds to build a well that will provide access to clean water for the Kyanga community in Uganda.
We would like to thank the NGO “The Water Project” for their trust and all donors for their invaluable support.
You can read the full article on the completion of the project below.
Construction of the borehole
The Water Project team worked with the Kyanga community to determine the best location for the new borehole. They carried out a hydrogeological study to prove that there was enough groundwater to support the borehole before drilling could begin.
Several families offered to host the drilling team, providing a place to sleep and food for the duration of their stay. Many community members came to the site each day to watch the drilling and see the well come to life.
When it was time to build the cement base for the well, community members gathered fine sand and water to mix the cement. Once the cement pad was dry, a stainless steel Consallen pump was installed to provide clean and safe water!
Testimonies
"As a farmer, the new borehole will significantly boost my household income. The time and money I used to spend on fetching water, can now be invested in my garden. With easier access to water, I can spray my plants more efficiently, which ensures healthier crops and higher yields. This improvement in farming productivity will increase my income and contribute to the overall well-being of my household."
"I will be able to collect water for drinking, bathing, and washing clothes, which will help improve my personal hygiene, thus preventing diarrhea and other waterborne diseases. With better health, I won't have to miss school due to illness, allowing me to stay focused on my education"
Training
The self-help group associated with the project was set up and began training in advance of selecting this project.
The first training session focused on financial planning. The community was mobilised through a series of meetings where they were made aware of the importance and purpose of saving. This included community profiling sessions where participants mapped the physical environment and stakeholders in their own community. A participatory vulnerability capacity assessment exercise was also organised. In this session, community members identified common risks and opportunities, including the breakdown of the water point.
Hygiene and sanitation training was provided at personal, household, community and environmental levels. Working with the community facilitator and local leaders, the Water Project team taught households how to install basic hygiene and sanitation facilities. These facilities included latrines, drainage pipes, rubbish pits, hand-washing facilities and bathing shelters. The construction of these facilities was supervised, and the community was helped to learn how to better use and maintain them.
Since then, ongoing support and training has been provided to ensure that community members continue to build on their new facilities and develop new habits.
