WASH & Community Hygiene
Improving access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and promoting hygiene behaviors
WASH & Community Hygiene
WASH & Community Hygiene
Status & Duration
Planning
Started: June 2025
Ending: November 2027
Beneficiaries
directly reached
Indirect: Local government water departments, School administrators, Community leaders
Budget
Source: International donors, Government matching
Program Manager
To be assigned
Partners: District local governments, UNICEF WASH cluster, Local construction companies
About the Program
Integrated WASH Program
Addressing the root causes of diarrheal diseases which are a leading cause of under-five mortality in Uganda. Our program focuses on increasing access to safely managed water sources and improving sanitation and hygiene practices.
Key Interventions
- Construction and rehabilitation of water points in rural communities
- Promotion of improved sanitation facilities (latrines)
- Community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approaches
- Handwashing behavior change campaigns
- School WASH programs including menstrual hygiene management
Key Objectives
- Increase access to safe water by 40% in target communities
- Reduce open defecation by 60%
- Improve handwashing with soap at critical times
Delivery Method
Community mobilization, Infrastructure development, Behavior change communication, School programs
Key Metrics
Number of water points constructed/rehabilitated, Households with improved sanitation, Schools with functional WASH facilities
Sustainable Development Goals
Impact Statement
"Creating healthier communities through improved water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure and practices"