23/05/2026
Bugesera District, Rwanda. Delphine Nyinawabo drinks water from a borehole on Sharita Island in Rweru Sector, a remote community that has long faced serious maternal and public health challenges, including limited access to medical check-ups, vaccinations, and safe childbirth services. Since 2016, the Government of Rwanda has been relocating residents from the high-risk island to safer settlements with improved access to healthcare, schools, markets, and other essential services. The borehole pictured remains the only underground water source serving the few families still living on the island.
