The game live changer. By Ochaka Ibrahim KYCTV, Nakawa. 30th July 2021. Kinawataka, Mbuya 1 settlement is a semi urban suburb located on the outskirts of Kampala. The settlement is geographically known as Nakawa Division which is one of the divisions that make up Kampala. The region also happens to be the most industrialized divisionContinue reading “KINAWATAKA SANITATION”
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Kampala central community led-sanitation:
Slums are the most dreaded areas in any country, marked by poverty, diseases, low social status, an informal manner of life, poor sanitation, and significant unemployment, particularly among young people. Because of their status and classification, these areas are not only at risk of mortality, disease, crime, and violence for many residents, but they also constitute a threat to social unrest and national security.
Enhancing community sanitation in Kigongi Bataka settlement (Kabale region)
Sanitation is one of the most important aspects of society; it is a criterion by which better living conditions are measured.
THE IMPACT OF MISSION CELL SANITATION FACILITY IN MBALE REGION.
We no longer see flying toilets in the region, and cleanliness has improved in our community since the sanitation facility is affordable and available throughout the day; we use a clean toilet and have easy access to safe water; individuals used to shower at night but now they may bathe whenever they want.
The untold journey of a community- led water and sanitation project in urban slum of Kanakulya settlement, Makindye Region.
Members of the community have embraced the notion of organizing into communal saving groups, which have bolstered a collective voice and attempts to address many of the settlements’ concerns
COMMUNITY LED SANITATION:
We need to continue to promote this theme of good sanitation to ensure that our children and communities survive the catastrophes that might arise from poor health practices needs.
TOGETHER WE CAN DO MORE
Water crisis means that majority of people must travel more than 30 minutes to obtain safe drinking water.
AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY SAFETY IS A WAY TO NEIGHBORHOODS FREE OF VIOLENCE, CRIME, AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
As a young person who took part in this initiative, the experience has taught me an invaluable lesson that you can also lead the changes in your community” Abel Mukungu
THE ANSWERED PUBLIC CALL
“You could wake up in the morning and discover a polythene bag with human waste in your yard; it was disgusting, but we are grateful that it is now difficult to locate human waste; people frequently use the facility, which has improved hygiene in Kalimali”
MBARARA SANITATION UNIT: A RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC OUTCRY
The sanitation project has served the community so much that there is a bigger reduction in flying toilets, hygiene has been enhanced in the surrounding areas because human waste is no longer poorly disposed.