Children in Kabale, Uganda collecting clean water at a community tap

Thistlewell Fountain · Kabale, Uganda

Safe Water. Stronger Communities. Brighter Futures.

Thistlewell Fountain is committed to improving access to safe, reliable and sustainable water for underserved communities in Kabale District and across Uganda — through community-driven water projects that improve health, education, dignity and economic opportunity.

Safe Water Access

Installing 5,000-litre storage tanks in underserved villages of Kabale District.

Community Ownership

Every tank is managed by a trained local water committee for the long term.

Healthier Futures

Reducing waterborne disease, improving school attendance and freeing time for families.

Our Mission

Water is the of every healthy community.

Thistlewell Fountain exists to improve the quality of life of underserved communities in Kabale District and across Uganda by installing durable water storage tanks, training local water committees and promoting hygiene and sanitation. As a newly established organization, we are just beginning our journey — and we invite you to walk it with us.

Community gathered around a water sourceGreen Kabale landscape with a streamChildren washing hands at a school water station

Integrity

Honest, transparent stewardship of every resource entrusted to us.

Compassion

We serve people first — with dignity, empathy and respect.

Sustainability

Solutions designed to last for generations, not seasons.

Community Empowerment

Communities lead. We walk alongside as partners.

Innovation

Applying smart, appropriate technology to hard problems.

Accountability

Measurable outcomes, clear reporting, open books.

Join us at the beginning of the journey.

Every donation, every partnership and every volunteer hour helps us install the next water tank in a Kabale community that has waited far too long.