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The Elusive Quest for Clean Water in West Nile: A Perturbing Reality
In the West Nile Sub-region, the promise of clean water remains unfulfilled. The local communities have been battling this issue for years. For individuals like Joyce Adia, 46, from Terego District, it's not just a crisis; it's a way of life. Growing up, Adia had to share her water source, the River Enyau, with animals and fellow community members bathing by its banks. Read more
On the eve of the new financial year 2023/2024, a gathering of youth leaders, MPs, and representatives from civil society organizations converged at the Grand Global Hotel in Kampala. The purpose of this meeting, organized by the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs in collaboration with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Uganda Cares, and esteemed partner organizations, was to delve into the recently passed National Budget 2023/2024 and advocate for a more youth-centered approach to budget allocation. Read more
First Lady Urges Increased Funding for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools
The First Lady of Uganda, Janet Kataha Museveni, who also serves as the Minister of Education and Sports, has called for a significant increase in funding to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools. In a recent WASH symposium held in Kampala, the First Lady emphasized the urgent need to prioritize the safety and well-being of learners by addressing the inadequate sanitation facilities in many schools. Read more
Women's Participation Vital in Addressing Uganda's Water and Sanitation Crisis
Uganda is grappling with a water and sanitation crisis, with a significant portion of its population lacking access to safe and reliable facilities. Startling statistics from the Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (JMP) Continue
USAID reports over 15 million Ugandans lack access to sanitation services
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has reported that over 10 million Ugandans still lack access to safe drinking water, while close to 15 million lack access to sanitation services. Read more
In developing countries, small towns often face significant challenges in ensuring proper sanitation for their communities. Among these challenges, faecal sludge management (FSM) is an often overlooked aspect of planning, where solid waste takes precedence. However, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of FSM. Read more
Sanitation countdown is the scaling up and going beyond CLTS for the sanitation ladder. CLTS efforts can be scaled up through building a resource base of trainers such as (VHTS, peer supervisors, health assistants and health inspectors), campaigns and advocating for village by-laws. Read more
Nurturing women leaders in entrepreneurship; a case of Akot Rose in Agago District
The baseline survey conducted by the Uganda WASH Alliance team in 2018 and the survey that profiled entrepreneurs by WASEU in 2018 revealed that women represent 10% of the WASH entrepreneurs in Agago due to the high illiteracy levels of women.Read more
Why aren't Men talking about menstrual health?
A WaterAid report carried out in more than 30 districts and five regions showed that only 40 per cent of the schools studied had hand-washing facilities and only 30 per cent of those had soap. They are further disadvantaged because they lack knowledge around menstruation and its hygiene management.
Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEKWK) 2021
The 2021 theme was: "Water and Environment security for socio-economic transformation of Uganda" and looked into the role water and environment resources can play in. The 4th edition of UWEWK took place from March 21st – 26th, 2021 virtually and at the Ministry of Water and Environment offices in Luzira.
Highlights from the 7th Northern Regional Learning WASH Forum
The Ministry of Water and Environment through the Steering Committee of the Northern Region WASH Learning Forum organized the 7th Northern Region Learning Forum (NRLF) under the theme “The Invisible link: WASH, financing and Covid 19”.
Uganda access to safe water increases
The Ministry of Water and Environment seeks to increase access to clean and safe water from 69% to 79% in rural areas and from 77% to 100% in urban areas by 2021.
The U.S. Mission to Uganda announces the continuing support of the U.S. Government and the American people to respond to COVID-19 in Uganda with a $4 million contribution to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and nearly $9.3 million to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), UNICEF, and non-governmental organizations to address the impact of the pandemic on refugees and host communities.
Agago District utilizes rocks to harvest water
Agago district leadership, in partnership with RAIN (a brand of Aidenvironment), a non government organisation under the WASH SDG programme , has embarked on drawing water from rocks in areas where the water table is low.
Why doesn't every family practice rainwater harvesting?
This article focuses on challenges to improving water security in one developing nation, Uganda.
Africa bound to fail on SDGs if we simply Watch
In his opening speech at the 7th Africa Water Week in Libreville today 29th Oct 2018, Dr. Canisius Kanangire demands for firm political commitment.
Access to water and sanitation helps halt risk of disease in growing refugee camps on Uganda border - Apr 24, 2018 10:2:33 AM
AfDB funding for water and sanitation in Uganda hits sh786b (reposted) - Oct 18, 2017 7:34:19 AM
Uganda WASH Media Awards 2017 preparations in high gear - Oct 18, 2017 7:43:25 AM
Uganda Sanitation Week Commemoration Programme - Mar 13, 2017 6:14:59 AM
Meeting the massive water and sanitation needs in Palorinya camp, Uganda - Feb 27, 2017 1:24:25 PM
Deliberating on WASH Based Climate Adaptation Strategies in Uganda - Dec 16, 2016 6:16:57 AM
Hand washing is essential for effective healthcare - Oct 18, 2016 8:23:49 AM
Turning feacal sludge into money; The story of Kole residents - Sep 20, 2016 10:14:43 AM
Girls Waste 200 Million Hours Each Year Collecting Water - Sep 05, 2016 11:56:32 AM
Cholera strikes more than 50 in Yumbe - Sep 02, 2016 6:1:7 AM
Improve hygiene, sanitation in schools for better learning - Sep 02, 2016 5:57:8 AM
Men asked to support girls during menstrual periods - May 24, 2016 8:43:5 AM
Barriers to hand hygiene in ophthalmic outpatients in Uganda: a mixed methods approach - Mar 18, 2016 6:39:28 AM
Change two things to eliminate water-related illnesses - Jan 19, 2016 1:46:59 PM
Financing WASH SGD Goal targets in Uganda-Lessons from the National Learning Forum - Dec 31, 2015 8:50:30 AM
UN recognises separate, distinct right to sanitation - Dec 18, 2015 1:10:5 PM
COUNTDOWN - 2015 GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY - Oct 13, 2015 5:17:16 AM
SNV Intensifies Hand Washing Campaign - Oct 08, 2015 5:10:51 AM
Functionality of boreholes at 88% - Oct 05, 2015 8:45:30 AM
CSOs respond to National Budget Framework Paper - Apr 07, 2015 8:45:18 AM
Water shortage hits Kampala, jerrycan costs sh1000 - Mar 16, 2015 1:19:17 PM
Water loss: seven things you need to know about an invisible global problem - Mar 04, 2015 2:0:23 PM
WASHTech commended in evaluation of European Research programme - Mar 03, 2015 11:59:47 AM
Water, sanitation and hygiene: what should we aim for post-2015? - Feb 09, 2015 12:14:0 PM
Uganda pinned on clean schools - Feb 09, 2015 6:30:23 AM
MPs want a policy on boreholes for primary schools - Feb 09, 2015 6:11:25 AM
Why Choosing the Preferred Sanitation Solution Should Be More Like Grocery Shopping - Feb 04, 2015 10:6:15 AM
Climate change: Rich states driving a race to the bottom - Feb 02, 2015 7:46:26 AM
Breaking down the barriers to water and sanitation in Uganda - Feb 02, 2015 5:35:15 AM
Disposal of child faeces - Uganda - Jan 20, 2015 6:9:49 AM
UN reveals major gaps in water and sanitation – especially in rural areas - Nov 21, 2014 7:34:30 AM
The missing element in the fight against Ebola - Nov 17, 2014 5:29:9 AM
Highlights of the 3rd Northern Region Learning Forum - Nov 05, 2014 6:56:58 AM
Poor sanitation can be deadly in rural Uganda - Aug 29, 2014 12:14:57 PM
Can businesses can help improve access to toilets? - Jun 27, 2014 6:35:23 AM
A Statement by Civil Society at 5th Africa Water Week - Jun 05, 2014 7:58:12 AM
How NGOs can tell compelling stories in the media? - May 05, 2014 9:50:9 AM
Getting Personal About Periods in Uganda - May 13, 2014 2:30:18 PM
2014 Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Conference-call for papers - Apr 30, 2014 6:10:34 AM
Uganda to host meeting on "what makes sanitation and hygiene happen?" - Apr 24, 2014 10:19:45 AM
Sending an SMS of accountabilty - Mar 29, 2014 6:37:25 AM
Triple-S sets up online data system for monitoring water service delivery in Uganda - Mar 06, 2014 4:48:34 PM
Shit is not just a poor man’s problem - Feb 19, 2014 1:4:31 PM
71% Ugandans do not wash their hands after visiting toilets - Feb 19, 2014 12:52:49 PM
When Menstruation Means No Earning Or Learning - Feb 17, 2014 7:6:43 AM
Jobs – Senior Programme Officer (SPO) Vacancy at Network for Water and Sanitation (NETWAS) Uganda - Dec 12, 2013 1:40:26 PM
Rotary clubs connect to bring aid through WASH - Dec 06, 2013 5:14:49 AM
Uganda chosen to host key African forum - Nov 25, 2013 3:39:15 AM
Uganda to host meeting on unclogging blockages in Sanitation in Africa - Nov 13, 2013 12:51:49 PM
Sanitation Teacher Turns to Liquid Soap Making for Sanitation and Profit - Nov 11, 2013 12:32:7 PM
A Masons Testimony at the National Learning Forum on Sanitation as a Business - Nov 10, 2013 4:5:41 AM
Uganda Excels In Water Coverage Sanitation - Nov 06, 2013 7:44:29 AM
Water and sanitation funding doubled - Oct 21, 2013 5:28:3 AM
Water, hygiene and sanitation: does business have a role to play? - Oct 18, 2013 7:19:19 PM
Toilet use in Buvuma remains a luxury - Oct 07, 2013 9:21:48 AM
MDG designer fears UN goals will ‘degenerate into wish list’ - Sep 17, 2013 11:48:52 AM
Poor sanitation a strong predictor of child stunting - Sep 17, 2013 10:5:12 AM
Loans schemes raise interest in paying water fees - Sep 16, 2013 12:24:2 PM
How are safety and access to sanitation related? - Sep 16, 2013 8:19:16 AM
Your keyboard could be dirtier than a toilet (Sanitation Pathways) - Aug 15, 2013 12:46:19 PM
What is the Government of Uganda Spending on Sanitation? - Aug 07, 2013 9:41:57 AM
Study shows Clean water and soap 'boost growth' in young children - Aug 02, 2013 6:47:14 AM
Using clean water is one of the best ways to stop children losing essential nutrients vital to growth - Aug 01, 2013 10:28:54 AM
Budaka LC5 Boss Tells Residents To Construct Pit Latrines - Jul 30, 2013 8:45:16 AM
Contractor dumps human waste in homesteads in Bulisa - Jul 09, 2013 6:47:48 AM
Only 27 Percent of Ugandans Wash Hands After Toilets-New Survey - Jun 27, 2013 5:37:24 AM
Behind Kampala's sanitation woes - May 30, 2013 9:59:14 AM
Women Told Embrace Hygiene And Sanitation - May 29, 2013 7:20:53 AM
Victims of Kasese flood need 11 million litres of water - May 23, 2013 12:15:23 PM
Dirty Water - the Major Cause of Children's Illness and Death in Uganda - May 13, 2013 9:55:0 AM
Washing hands with soap and water could send away disease - Apr 26, 2013 4:29:19 AM
Uganda to meet MDG on water - Apr 18, 2013 11:28:50 AM
Water crisis runs much deeper than digging a well - Mar 22, 2013 6:43:27 AM
The Paradox of Assuring Water Access, Utility and Purity in Uganda - Mar 22, 2013 6:36:13 AM
Access to drinking water and sanitation is a fundamental, but not yet universal human right - Mar 20, 2013 5:39:26 AM
Uganda fails on Sanitation commitments - Mar 18, 2013 8:18:53 AM
Ignoring that hand-wash is gravely! - Mar 04, 2013 6:48:4 PM
Africa's broken promises on improved sanitation exact deadly toll - Feb 28, 2013 3:54:58 AM
Uganda to join other 25 countries in the world match for water this March 2013 - Feb 26, 2013 6:12:43 AM
Report shows Uganda behind in Sanitation - Feb 22, 2013 5:52:29 AM
Mobile SMS to improve information flow on WASH services in Bombo Town council - Feb 20, 2013 1:56:16 PM
Hand Sanitizers: Healthy or Hype? - Feb 12, 2013 7:50:30 AM
Sri Lanka invests $150 in Uganda water sector - Feb 11, 2013 6:16:27 AM
New Publications for Water Management - Feb 07, 2013 6:17:23 AM
Commissioning of a bio-latrine at KCC Kansanga Primary School to take place on Thursday 07th February 2013 - Feb 06, 2013 10:18:12 AM
African Water Facility to Support Access of Urban Poor to Sanitation in Uganda - Feb 06, 2013 9:38:51 AM
Eng. Dr. Nyeko Paul Ongiramoi talks about the need for TAF in Uganda - Feb 05, 2013 9:33:49 AM
Citizens to Celebrate World Wetlands Day - Feb 04, 2013 8:54:43 AM
Menstrual Hygiene Management (using cheap sustainable cost effective methods) - Jan 10, 2013 7:4:38 AM
International Year of Water Cooperation 2013 - Nov 16, 2012 1:31:0 PM
Technical Support to Joint Appraisal of the Joint Uganda - Nov 16, 2012 1:22:25 PM
Sanitation and Water for All - Partnership Meeting - Nov 13, 2012 6:28:7 AM
LEARNING FORUM 2012 on SCHOOL SANITATION AND HYGIENE TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT - Nov 12, 2012 6:16:49 PM
WASH services for everyone forever: a proposal to apply the Life-Cycle Cost Approach in Uganda - Oct 16, 2012 11:34:12 AM
The world celebrates Global Handwashing day - Oct 15, 2012 6:56:41 AM
Kiboko joins Sanitation drive - Sep 21, 2012 8:50:1 AM
MPs push for free access to water - Sep 04, 2012 9:48:13 AM
How £11bn pledged for water sanitation aid never arrived - Sep 04, 2012 9:20:38 AM
Self Supply Experiences in Uganda - Sep 03, 2012 1:48:31 PM
Rwenzori WASH Alliance: One voice, greater efficiency, increased visibility - Jul 11, 2012 8:33:52 AM
Uganda Red Cross Society seeks sh4.5b for Bududa - Jul 06, 2012 8:45:15 AM
Good Practices in Community Led Total Sanitation - Jun 21, 2012 6:28:39 AM
Young Water Proffessionals program Career Fare - Jun 08, 2012 3:15:32 PM
Uganda: Relief Items Should Be Tax Free - Red Cross - Jun 08, 2012 2:56:30 PM
M4W in Uganda: using mobile phones for improved access to safe water - May 16, 2012 11:17:51 AM
Life cycle costing approach- World bank webinar May 15,2012 9:30-11:00 am DC time - May 11, 2012 8:14:8 AM
Briefing Note: Hand Pump Mechanics Associations Improving rural water service delivery - May 11, 2012 7:43:14 AM
Briefing Note:Mobile phone technology to improve functionality of rural water soruces - May 11, 2012 7:28:41 AM
IRC Symposium 2013 - monitoring sustainable WASH service delivery - May 11, 2012 6:51:40 AM