Uganda
Responding to the significant lack of access to drinking water and sanitation, the deep-seated poverty, and the high infant mortality rate, Water For People began preparatory work in Uganda in mid-2008 and became an official registered organization in the country in September 2008. Water For People–Uganda is exploring ways to promote “Sanitation as a Business” as well as pro-local private sector initiatives designed to overcome water and sanitation challenges.
Access to safe water in Uganda is slowly increasing, but access to improved sanitation has flatlined in many districts and in several areas, access is actually decreasing. To address this, Water For People–Uganda will focus on sanitation management and maintenance and will work to build a strong sanitation program.



