NO WATER, NO LIFE!
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NO WATER, NO LIFE!
“9.2 million People in Uganda do not have access to safe drinking water” – WaterAid America
Without access to safe water Uganda struggles to maintain their farming crops and earn a living, this is one of the main contributors to poverty. Another contributing factor is the large geographical feature – mountainous areas (Kigezi highlands- where we are based). While Uganda’s population is increasing, water is diminishing, making the average amount of water per person decrease significantly.
“Residents collect water from contaminated sources causing outbreaks of waterborne diseases like cholera and dysentery” – Water.org
What is the problem?
“80% of diseases in Uganda are related to poor sanitation” - WaterAid Uganda
The main problems concerning water scarcity in Uganda are the diseases from drinking unclean drinking water, dehydration, the lack of sanitation, and agricultural problems (not enough water for irrigation). Many of these problems tie in to each creating more problems. Typhoid is a serious waterborne illness that is caused by the salmonella typhi bacteria, and is passed through the urine or feces of an infected person. This is a serious issue in Uganda because it is mainly due to their lack of sanitation.
“Children collect water from spring contaminated by sewage from nearby pit latrines” - WaterAid
Another problem brought about by water scarcity is dehydration. Water scarcity results in many people dying of dehydration. Diarrhea is one of the major causes of dehydration. Death due to diarrhea represents 17% of deaths among children under five out of a total of 11 million deaths annually in this age category.
“Over 12, 000 children die every year from diarrhea caused by unsafe water and sanitation in Uganda”– WaterAid America
What solution can we provide?
10 (ten) wells to start with, will help at least 7200 people in the communities have access to clean drinking water.
“35% of people do not have access to safe and clean drinking water in rural Uganda”
How can you help?
First: Make a donation for this project, 100% of the donations go directly to this cause.
Second: Share this project and link it with others and make them aware what we have taken for granted; we expect that the country we live will provide us the safest possible drinking water. But this is not the case throughout the world.
Consider how many people you can help with your small donation to give them clean drinking water.
“Access to safe water, adequate sanitation and hygiene are essential for improving health, education, gender equality and economic growth” – WaterAid Uganda
Budget:
We require 10 wells in 10 different locations of equal amounts; Total: $2900USD/£1920
1. One trip of Sand………………. 150,0000
2. One trip of Gravel stones ……....250,000
3. 8 bags of cement ……………….. 256,000
4. 2 Pipes……………………………200,000
5. Labor (Community Contribution) ...Free
6. Skilled labor (5 days)…………..... 100,000
Total…………………………………….. UGshs …. 956,000 Approximately US $290/ £192
REFERENCES:
WaterAid America Inc , UgandaOver half the population in Uganda lacks a safe place to go to the toilet. http://www.wateraid.org/us/where-we-work/page/uganda
Water.org, 1990-2015, Uganda, http://water.org/country/uganda/
Water Benefit Partners, SafeWater-Uganda, Safe Water Security Programme in Rural Uganda – Whave Solutions Ltdhttp://www.waterbenefitpartners.org/wbc-pilot-projects/safewater-uganda/
Water Benefit Partners, Safe Water Security Programme in rural Uganda – Whave Solution Sltdhttp://www.waterbenefitpartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WBP_FS_Whave_FC-2015_14.06.pdf
WaterAid Uganda, n.dSustainable hygiene behaviour change,www.wateraid.org/.../sustainable-hygiene-behavior-uganda.pdf
WaterAid America Inc, Uganda Civil society organisation involvement in urban water sector reformwww.wateraid.org/.../Uganda-case-study.pdf
Water Aid Uganda, Water Aid Uganda Country Strategy 2011-2016 www.wateraid.org/.../WaterAid-uganda-country-strategy-2011-2016.pdf
“9.2 million People in Uganda do not have access to safe drinking water” – WaterAid America
Without access to safe water Uganda struggles to maintain their farming crops and earn a living, this is one of the main contributors to poverty. Another contributing factor is the large geographical feature – mountainous areas (Kigezi highlands- where we are based). While Uganda’s population is increasing, water is diminishing, making the average amount of water per person decrease significantly.
“Residents collect water from contaminated sources causing outbreaks of waterborne diseases like cholera and dysentery” – Water.org
What is the problem?
“80% of diseases in Uganda are related to poor sanitation” - WaterAid Uganda
The main problems concerning water scarcity in Uganda are the diseases from drinking unclean drinking water, dehydration, the lack of sanitation, and agricultural problems (not enough water for irrigation). Many of these problems tie in to each creating more problems. Typhoid is a serious waterborne illness that is caused by the salmonella typhi bacteria, and is passed through the urine or feces of an infected person. This is a serious issue in Uganda because it is mainly due to their lack of sanitation.
“Children collect water from spring contaminated by sewage from nearby pit latrines” - WaterAid
Another problem brought about by water scarcity is dehydration. Water scarcity results in many people dying of dehydration. Diarrhea is one of the major causes of dehydration. Death due to diarrhea represents 17% of deaths among children under five out of a total of 11 million deaths annually in this age category.
“Over 12, 000 children die every year from diarrhea caused by unsafe water and sanitation in Uganda”– WaterAid America
What solution can we provide?
10 (ten) wells to start with, will help at least 7200 people in the communities have access to clean drinking water.
“35% of people do not have access to safe and clean drinking water in rural Uganda”
How can you help?
First: Make a donation for this project, 100% of the donations go directly to this cause.
Second: Share this project and link it with others and make them aware what we have taken for granted; we expect that the country we live will provide us the safest possible drinking water. But this is not the case throughout the world.
Consider how many people you can help with your small donation to give them clean drinking water.
“Access to safe water, adequate sanitation and hygiene are essential for improving health, education, gender equality and economic growth” – WaterAid Uganda
Budget:
We require 10 wells in 10 different locations of equal amounts; Total: $2900USD/£1920
1. One trip of Sand………………. 150,0000
2. One trip of Gravel stones ……....250,000
3. 8 bags of cement ……………….. 256,000
4. 2 Pipes……………………………200,000
5. Labor (Community Contribution) ...Free
6. Skilled labor (5 days)…………..... 100,000
Total…………………………………….. UGshs …. 956,000 Approximately US $290/ £192
REFERENCES:
WaterAid America Inc , UgandaOver half the population in Uganda lacks a safe place to go to the toilet. http://www.wateraid.org/us/where-we-work/page/uganda
Water.org, 1990-2015, Uganda, http://water.org/country/uganda/
Water Benefit Partners, SafeWater-Uganda, Safe Water Security Programme in Rural Uganda – Whave Solutions Ltdhttp://www.waterbenefitpartners.org/wbc-pilot-projects/safewater-uganda/
Water Benefit Partners, Safe Water Security Programme in rural Uganda – Whave Solution Sltdhttp://www.waterbenefitpartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WBP_FS_Whave_FC-2015_14.06.pdf
WaterAid Uganda, n.dSustainable hygiene behaviour change,www.wateraid.org/.../sustainable-hygiene-behavior-uganda.pdf
WaterAid America Inc, Uganda Civil society organisation involvement in urban water sector reformwww.wateraid.org/.../Uganda-case-study.pdf
Water Aid Uganda, Water Aid Uganda Country Strategy 2011-2016 www.wateraid.org/.../WaterAid-uganda-country-strategy-2011-2016.pdf
Organizer
Alex Atuheire
Organizer
