This week UWASNET's newsletter praises ACTS's COVID-19 information blitzkrieg. ACTS's blitzkrieg against COVID-19 was a concentrated two day offensive that swept through 17 villages with informational tracts/posters and hygiene items, such as gloves, soap bars, and bleach.

In such a short time, our plans, budget and operations have changed dramatically and in this Behind the Scenes we wanted to give you an inside look at how the pandemic has affected the roles of tree people connected to Acts for Water.

Now, more than ever the clean water that you have helped us provide is a clear source of hope and health. It is saving lives, right now.

Imagine practicing social distancing, without a home. Imagine washing your hands, when you have no clean water. Imagine going to a health clinic but needing to bring your own jerry can from the river 3km away before you arrive.

Coming home from Uganda a week ago, I found myself within the government’s advised self isolation period, and so here our family is, adjusting like so many of you are to a different rhythm: together, but different.