God’s Grace Orphanage
Clean Water Project
Water system built in 2026
Project Status: Operating and Monitored
Location: Maya, Wakiso, Uganda
Project at a Glance
4,000+ community members reached
200+ students served
3 community water access points
Solar-powered
No fuel or electricity costs to runthe pump
The Story
Before
Before this project, the orphanage and surrounding community had no reliable source of running water. Families relied on unsafe and inconsistent sources, putting their health at risk and making daily life difficult.
What Has Changed
Children are healthier, students have more time to learn, and families have safe water for drinking, hygiene and daily needs—bringing hope and creating a brighter future.
What We Built
10,000 litres of Water Storage Tanks
School and Community water access points
New Borehole
92 meters of depth
Treatment and Disinfection System
Solar-Powered Pump
WATCH THE STORY
Mission: Water
This multi-part YouTube docuseries takes you behind the scenes of this safe water project.
Follow the One Drop Global team as they travel to Uganda, meet the people behind the project, overcome unexpected challenges and work alongside the community to bring safe water to God’s Grace Orphanage.
Keeping the Water Flowing
Building the system is only the beginning. Local leaders manage daily operations and maintenance, while One Drop Global continues to support water testing, system reviews and follow-up visits.
Local Committee Management
A trained local committee oversees daily operations, maintenance and finances.
Water-Quality Testing
Regular testing helps ensure the water remains safe for everyone.
Maintenance Support
One Drop Global and local technicians provide ongoing technical support and guidance.
Follow-Up Visits
Our team continues to monitor the system and respond to needs as they arise.
This ongoing partnership helps identify problems early and keeps safe, reliable water flowing for years to come.
Thank You
This project was made possible by the generosity of everyone who gave, partnered, volunteered, prayed and helped bring the work to life.
Your support has helped create lasting access to safe, reliable water for God’s Grace Orphanage and the surrounding community.
Together, we are changing lives—one drop at a time.
Help Bring Safe Water to Another Community
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