Transform a Community with Safe Water

Our family is walking 96 miles to complete the West Highland Way in Scotland from 16 to 24 September. Our goal is to raise funds to bring safe water and sanitation to people in need in rural Uganda.

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Water Issues in Kaberamaido & Kalaki, Uganda

Across Kaberamaido and Kalaki, similar to the rest of the world, it's estimated that 5 out of 10 wells are broken. Many communities rely on contaminated springs and lake water that are often highly polluted and filled with debris. Besides being polluted, animals also graze at these water sources, making the water unsafe to drink.

Some water users walk 3 to 4 kilometers to fetch water from wells across the region, putting significant pressure on existing water sources. This large demand leads to significant congestion and long lines resulting in missed school, household and work opportunities.  

Students collect water from an open spring in Uganda

Rehabilitate a Well: 700+ People will have Safe Water

With your help, we will fix a well in a community identified to have the next greatest need. Whenever possible, Surge rehabilitated existing infrastructure, causing less damage to the land and leaving a lower carbon footprint.

By fixing this well, over 700 people will gain access to safe water close to home. Safe water gives the the gift of time and a chance at improved health, education, income, and overall well-being for generations to come!

A community's rehabilitated well in Uganda

About Kaberamaido & Kalaki Districts

Kaberamaido and Kalaki Districts in Eastern Uganda, home to over 220,000 people is often self-described as a "forgotten" land. Heavily contaminated lake water and unprotected springs are the main drinking water sources. Additionally, in this district 80% live below the poverty line, 11% are orphans and vulnerable children, and 7% are living as HIV positive. While over 70% of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods, hunger is pervasive. 

About Surge's Work

Surge for Water invests in communities with safe water, sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health solutions to help end the cycle of poverty. The organization’s community-led, women-centered approach has impacted over 1 million people across 12 countries, leading to improvements in health, education, income, and a chance for a better future.