Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Community-driven solutions in water, sanitation & hygiene (wash) for Kalagala Parish and beyond.
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation through community-owned infrastructure and governance.
In Kalagala Parish, this sub-program addresses the specific challenges of a peri-urban area bordering Mabira Forest — where rural and urban service delivery gaps overlap, and communities face pressure on land, water, and forest resources.
Why Kalagala: The five communities (Kalagala, Kyambogo, Naluvule, Wabusanke, Byabuku) represent a "development limbo" — too urban for traditional rural programs, too rural for municipal services. CEDP bridges this gap with community-owned solutions.
The wider challenge behind the work
A water point is only the beginning. Safe and sustained service depends on access, water quality, sanitation and hygiene behaviour, inclusive governance, maintenance, and a practical plan for repairs.
External context: Uganda WASH sector overview — UNICEF. This source explains the wider challenge; it is not evidence of FOSCOD's results.
Progress marker 1
Communities help select and govern appropriate infrastructure
Progress marker 2
Water quality, functionality, and use are monitored over time
Progress marker 3
Local committees understand maintenance roles and escalation routes
Partner fit
A strong fit for WASH funders, engineers, public-health teams, local government, water-quality specialists, and community governance partners.
Discuss a partnership →What FOSCOD will not overclaim
Infrastructure completion is reported separately from reliable service, use, water quality, or health outcomes.
See verified impact →Outcome-level targets — dated, not achieved
These are targets we are working toward by 2030, not current achievements. Progress is tracked annually in our MEL reports.
By 2030
Target 1
Water access expanded through solar-powered systems, protected springs, and rainwater harvesting
By 2030
Target 2
Community-Led Total Sanitation implemented across the 5 Kalagala Parish communities
By 2030
Target 3
WASH committees trained in governance, maintenance, and water-quality monitoring
Every activity is community-driven and supervised
Click an activity for details: what it involves, who it reaches, status, and linked projects.
Planned
Solar-powered borehole rehabilitation/drilling
New and rehabilitated boreholes with solar pumping for reliable supply.
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Rainwater harvesting systems
Rooftop catchment and storage for schools, health centers, and households.
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Community water centers
Kiosk-style distribution points managed by water user committees.
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Water system operation & maintenance training
Technical training for committee members on pump repair, chlorination, and finances.
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Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) triggering
Participatory sanitation demand creation across all 5 Kalagala communities.
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Household latrine construction support
Subsidies and technical guidance for improved latrines meeting standards.
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Institutional sanitation facilities
Gender-separated, disability-inclusive latrines for schools and health posts.
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Public handwashing stations
Foot-operated stations at markets, schools, and transport hubs.
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Hygiene promotion campaigns
School health clubs, community dramas, and menstrual hygiene management sessions.
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WASH committee formation & governance training
Legal registration, financial management, and transparency training for committees.
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Water quality & health monitoring
Quarterly testing for E. coli, turbidity, and residual chlorine; clinic data linkage.
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Verified outcomes from this sub-program
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- Projects completed
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- Households reached
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- People trained
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- Hectares restored
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Community voice
Solar-Powered Salon in Naluvule
“Before solar, I was losing money after 6 p.m. Now I can serve clients until 8 — and the quality of my work is so much better in good light.”
— Sarah Namubiru, salon owner
Verified outcome: 3 households gained reliable evening lighting and new income streams
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Related projects
Ecosystem Restoration
Greening Kalagala
A community reforestation campaign in FOSCOD's core CEDP implementation area.
View project →WASH
Water Spring Protection in Naluvule Community
Community-led protection of a natural water spring in Naluvule.
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