About Us

Water For People Uganda

Water For People started working in Uganda in 2008. We began our work by learning about the population’s water and sanitation needs and building relationships with the local government, private sector, and local organizations.

Together with local partners, Water For People now supports water and/or sanitation business initiatives in six districts in Uganda: Kamwenge, Luuka, Kampala, Kitgum, Pallisa, and Kole.

Our Vision

A world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.

Our Mission

Water For People exists to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments.

Water For People Global

Water For People was founded in 1991 as an international nonprofit organization with the goal of ensuring access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services for everyone, and to make sure those solutions last forever.

Beyond Uganda, Water For People has teams in eight other countries: Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, India, Malawi, and Rwanda.

Where We Work

our values

Our values are based on demonstrating integrity in all we do.

Amplify All Voices

By putting people first, celebrating diversity, and pursuing justice, we prioritize our shared humanity.

We support the meaningful participation and autonomy of individuals from all backgrounds. We amplify local voices while investing in the well-being, skills, and opportunities of all.

Courage

We encourage brave exploration of new ideas and informed risk-taking.

We believe being intentional and stepping into the unknown is the cornerstone of innovation. We foster a culture of creative problem-solving and open communication to proactively discuss hard topics for continuous evolution.

Integrity

We act honestly and transparently to inspire trust.

Our commitment to our values is unwavering in how we relate to each other (we walk the talk) and in how we do our work and what it costs. We construct and support systems that create a fair and decent world and we do what is right in the most efficient and accountable manner.

Environmental Stewardship

We are committed to being responsible stewards of the environment.

We fight growing environmental inequities and are intentional in our partnerships and decision-making around environmental practices. We believe climate action and protection of water resources is essential for the long-term health of the planet for future generations.

Collective Transformation

We believe in the power of collective action.

To proactively challenge the status quo, we share our strengths and learnings with partners and embrace new ideas. We believe collaboration leads to richer ideas and more robust solutions.