Location: Joy Centre Cooperation International Day and Boarding Primary School in Buremba Sub County, Kazo district, SW Uganda.
Background
- Globally, over 750m lack access to safe water
- More than 2.5 billion lack access to adequate sanitation facilities
- At least 1,400 children die each day from diarrhea diseases caused by unsafe water
- Rotary WASH projects give vulnerable communities the ability to own sustainable water, sanitation & hygiene systems
Project Objectives
Improving the quality of life of orphans and vulnerable children in Buremba by;
- Providing safe drinking water
- Providing toilets & hand wash facilities
- Promoting good hygiene conditions
Project Goals
- Providing universal and equitable access to safe water
- Improving sanitation and hygiene
- Enhancing community awareness of benefits of water
- Empowering youth and the community with basic livelihood skills.
Project Activities
- Drilling and installation of solar water pumps
- Construction and plumbing of washrooms
- Kitchen construction and installation of eco-stoves
- Trainings in water, sanitation and hygiene
- Basic hygiene(menstrual health for young girls)
- Training girls on how to make reusable menstrual hygiene kits
- Sustainable water management
- Skills development – Youth & community empowerment
Expected impact
- Improved water quality and access
- Improved sanitation facilities
- Prevention of unsafe water related diseases
- Improved hygiene conditions
- Proper menstrual hygiene management
- Improved class performance
- Community empowerment
