Uphill Christmas Appeal 2024

T(h)anks for the Rain!

When it rains in our corner of Uganda it really, really rains. We are talking serious, soaked-in-seconds downpours.

Just for good measure, there are two rainy seasons in Uganda - both vital for farmers. However, because the rain is so heavy, it can be extremely disruptive and damaging. There's often localised flooding and the water run-off can easily destroy roads and footpaths. It's this second effect that causes problems around the school.

We have already installed water-harvesting systems on most of the school's buildings, catching a lot of rain, but we would like to do more. More rainwater harvesting tanks will improve the school's water supply and, just as importantly, will help to control the damaging run-off.

The water will be used to supply the hand-washing station, for cooking and cleaning in the kitchen, and for latrine hygiene in the school and teachers' accommodation compound.

Two 10,000L tanks, with all their fitments, will cost £2,000.
Would you like to help us?
Of course you would!

Please pop a donation into the appeal fund to give Uphill the gift of clean water this Christmas. 

Thank you.