Women of Vigour
Women are the primary managers of water in rural Uganda. They are the ones who walk long distances to fetch it in jerry cans, carry its heavy weight back to the house, and use it to cook, clean, and bathe the family. When a well pump is broken, women often have little control over when it gets repaired and can be cheated on the price of the repair. Putting women in charge of well maintenance can therefor be a game changer. Giving them the tools they need to be leaders in wel