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Water For People actively supports Kamwenge Local Government in implementing the Everyone Forever strategy, a mechanism designed to ensure access to water and sanitation services for everyone – every family, every clinic, every school – forever. This strategy focuses on achieving 100% access and coverage for both water and sanitation across the entire district, including…
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The impact of the construction of more sanitation facilities on the privacy and dignity of learners in schools in Uganda “One day, I knocked on the door urgently needing to use the toilet and shouted for the person inside to hurry up. To my shock, a female teacher came out, attempting to compose herself. I…
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Changing the Face of Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools in Luuka and Kamwenge Districts Puberty and the menstrual cycle mark significant and natural phases in the lives of women and girls which signify growth and development, yet often bring about anxiety and discrimination. Menstrual health is directly linked to the fulfillment of human rights, specifically…
Read MoreKabuga Beekeeping Project In the heart of Kabuga, where the demarcation of River Mpanga once altered the livelihood of the community, a determined community discovered hope and empowerment through the Kabuga Beekeeping Project. Launched and donated in 2022 by the Ministry of Water and Environment, this initiative hoped to provide a better standard of living…
Read MoreWater For People continues its dedicated efforts to ensure access to safe and clean water through partnership and collaboration with the Albert Water Management Zone (AWMZ) under the Ministry of Water and Environment. The Albert Water Management Zone is responsible for water resources planning, regulation, and the formulation of catchment and sub-catchment management plans which…
Read MoreIn alignment with our commitment to ensuring access to safe and clean water, we actively engage in the transformative concept of Water Safety Planning (WSP). A proactive strategy that goes beyond water quality monitoring, embracing a holistic and community-centered methodology.WSP serves as a cornerstone in identifying and mitigating potential risks throughout the entire water supply…
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The Rugarama Village sits between hills and valleys in the southwestern region of Uganda, within the Kamwenge District. In this community, approximately 80 households were using one borehole as a water source. However, the pipes broke down and the village was left without safe water.
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