Water project in EASTERN AND NORTHERN UGANDA

Uganda has experienced two decades of economic growth, leading to large population movements from rural areas to informal settlements around urban centers. High population growth - nearly triple the global average - stressed the water and sanitation services that exist. 61 percent of Ugandans lack access to safe water and 75 percent do not have access to improved sanitation facilities.

Northern Ugandaholds a large proportion of the country's population which has been affected by violence and war over the last two decades. The Acholi sub region, covering the four districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader and Kitgum has been hit hardest. In turn, there are many latent conflicts which exist between individuals, families, ethnic groups, and between civilians and government authorities. Although the situation has improved lately and many displaced people returned back to their homes and livelihoods, it has left long term effects upon them.

Among the activities to be carried out under the WASH project are developing Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) tool kits, training of 72 PHAST groups each consisting of 25 members, implementing a mass hygiene promotion campaign using appropriate communication methods, regular village cleaning campaigns organized by RACE volunteers, monthly health inspections and sub-county meetings by hygiene assistants and local authorities among others.

During implementation of the project, RACE volunteers will continue to monitor all field activities and together with assigned project staff prepare the necessary quality documentation and reports on a monthly basis.

This will be able to take place in both the regions. Northern and Eastern regions... the act starts with Northern Uganda.