What we do

Girls from Kayunga Girls School drinking from a borehole installed on their school compound

Safe water access

  • Construct new boreholes and protected wells in areas without clean water
  • Install rainwater harvesting systems on schools and public facilities
  • Expand existing water points to meet growing demand
  • Use solar-powered pumps and gravity-fed systems where feasible

Water source rehabilitation

  • Repair and upgrade broken or aging boreholes
  • Install solar pumping and filtration systems
  • Re-train local water committees in proper maintenance
Our team inspecting one of the broken boreholes that is due for an upgrade by the Well Roots Foundation
Children fetching water from a borehole in rural Kayunga from one of the borehole installations

WASH in schools

  • Build toilets and gender-sensitive sanitation facilities
  • Provide handwashing stations and hygiene supplies
  • Deliver training on hygiene and menstrual health for students and teachers

Community sensitization and education

  • Organize community meetings on water safety and hygiene
  • Train local leaders on budgeting, system maintenance, and governance
  • Use culturally relevant storytelling and drama to increase awareness
Engaging with the local community while presenting our solution to solving the water access problem at the local government district headquarters in Kayunga District

Our Approach

1
Co-design

We collaborate with communities from day one.

2
Assessment

We prioritize schools, clinics, and communities by need, population, and ability to maintain systems.

3
Ownership

We train local operators and establish community savings accounts for future repairs (O&M).

4
Ongoing support

We remain present for 1–2 years post-installation to guide training and address system defects.

5
Sustainability

We ensure communities can independently manage their water systems after our support ends.

We also source funding, identify cost-efficient and experienced technical partners, and ensure local community members are hired during implementation—boosting local ownership and economic impact

Why it matters

Access to safe water

  • Prevents disease and saves lives
  • Keeps girls in school during menstruation
  • Reduces time spent walking for water
  • Strengthens families and boosts economic resilience

How you can help

Whether you’re an individual, donor, partner, or someone passionate about water equity—you can make a difference.

Support our work through donations, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, or volunteering. Every drop counts.

Well Roots Foundation Inc. is a non-profit, non-political organization committed to restoring dignity and opportunity by providing clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water to primary schools and rural communities in Uganda.

US Office
80 Maple Street, Stoneham MA 02180
P: +1-301-201-3701
EIN: 39-3252264
Uganda Office
Kayunga District
P.O Box 192794, Kampala

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