GreenWell Maintenance
Thank You for Sustaining the Gift of Water. Your support has made life-changing access to clean water possible for millions of Ugandans. The GreenWell Program by Wells of Life is an innovative step forward, ensuring the longevity and reliability of these vital water systems. Partnering with Uganda's Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), GreenWell serves as an Area Service Provider (ASP) with one clear mission: to sustain clean water access for the 28.4 million Ugandans living in rural areas who depend on these systems every day.
Because of you, we’re not just providing clean water—we’re ensuring it lasts.

Why GreenWell Is a Game-Changer
For decades, Uganda’s rural water systems relied on the Community-Based Management System (CBMS), a locally driven model for well operation and maintenance. While this approach achieved some successes, many challenges persisted: financial instability, difficulty accessing quality spare parts, and limited technical support. Too often, wells fell into disrepair within 2–5 years of installation, forcing communities back to unsafe water sources.
GreenWell transforms this system by introducing CBMS+, an enhanced model that combines the strengths of community involvement with professional management. This approach ensures:
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Long-Term Functionality: Wells stay operational for years, not months.
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Transparency and Accountability: Funds are securely managed for their intended purpose.
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Sustainability Beyond Donor Dependency: Communities become empowered to manage their water systems independently.
Your generosity has allowed GreenWell to bridge the gaps and create a lasting solution.
How GreenWell Works: A Partnership of People and Progress
Your investment in GreenWell fuels a professionalized, data-driven model for maintaining rural water systems:
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Professional Maintenance: Trained teams perform regular inspections, resolve issues within 24 hours, and ensure key mechanical components like pipes, rods, and cylinders remain in excellent condition.
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Community Collaboration: Local Water Source Committees (WSCs) collect user fees from community members, which are transferred to GreenWell through a secure, cashless mobile money system.
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Accountability and Transparency: Centralized fund management eliminates the risks of misuse, ensuring every shilling is reinvested into water system upkeep.
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Cutting-Edge Technology: Sensors and monitoring tools provide real-time data on well performance, enabling quick repairs and preventing costly breakdowns.
By supporting GreenWell, you’re ensuring communities have access to water they can rely on—day after day, year after year.

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Why Preventative Maintenance MattersWells are lifelines for rural communities, serving thousands of people each day. Without regular maintenance, these systems deteriorate quickly, forcing families to revert to unsafe water sources. Preventative maintenance, as championed by GreenWell, not only extends the lifespan of wells but also significantly reduces the costs of major repairs or replacements. Because of you, thousands of families no longer have to live in fear of losing access to safe water.
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What is my impact through GreenWell?GreenWell operates in Mityana, Kassanda, Mubende, Kabale, and Rubanda districts, maintaining hundreds of wells that serve thousands of families. With your support, we’ve introduced a professionalized system that empowers communities to break free from dependency on external aid. The result? Families experience better health, children stay in school, and women reclaim the hours they once spent fetching water. This ripple effect of change begins with your generosity.
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Looking Ahead: Are we Building a Sustainable Future Together?GreenWell is committed to scaling this model across Uganda, partnering with local authorities, communities, and donors like you to redefine rural water management. By investing in advanced equipment, training local teams, and fostering community ownership, we’re ensuring that every household in rural Uganda has reliable access to clean water—for generations to come. GreenWell is committed to scaling this model across Uganda, partnering with local authorities, communities, and donors like you to redefine rural water management. By investing in advanced equipment, training local teams, and fostering community ownership, we’re ensuring that every household in rural Uganda has reliable access to clean water—for generations to come.