Ifurukutya village, situated in the Katome ward of Bukombe district in the Geita region, is home to 622 families, comprising of approximately 1,807 residents. In the past, villagers shared a water source with the entire Bukombe district, severely limiting their access to clean water. Both communities heavily rely on agriculture for their livelihoods.

Prior to the construction of a water borehole through the Lady Fatima Water initiative project, women and children often walked up to 10 kilometres in search of water for domestic use, sanitation, and crop irrigation. This arduous task not only consumed significant time but also exposed women to the risk of physical abuse from their husbands due to prolonged absences.

The introduction of the water borehole has significantly improved the villagers’ quality of life. It has reduced the risk of financial difficulties, domestic abuse, and waterborne illnesses. The borehole also provided immense benefits to local schools, medical facilities, and Islamic centres.