The Water TrustImproving child health through chickens in rural UgandaPoultry management may sound like an unlikely topic for a water and sanitation nonprofit. Typically our sector focuses on improving the…Aug 12, 20191Aug 12, 20191
The Water TrustBottom-up “systems thinking” for sustainable water in rural villagesClean water sounds simple, but sustainable clean water is quite difficult. In rural Uganda, 45% of wells are broken and just 18% provide…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
The Water TrustClean water and community: Joyce Akumu’s story in western UgandaThis year The Water Trust partnered with Kimogoro village and Vibrant Village Foundation to improve access to water, sanitation, and…Aug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
The Water TrustWhat do financial services have to do with clean water in rural Uganda?In Kanayaranyara village in western Uganda, 350 people began the year without a trustworthy, inexpensive way to save and take out loans.Dec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2017
The Water TrustHow a handwashing campaign leads to friendship in rural UgandaSamuel Ngayo, 14, is a student at Kakwokwo primary school in Kiryandongo, Uganda. Until this year, Samuel had few friends. He is a shy boy…Aug 21, 2017Aug 21, 2017
The Water TrustPhoto essay: the power of community in rural UgandaIn western Uganda, the Isimba village self-help group has met weekly since January. Each meeting takes at least an hour — the 30 members…Jul 30, 2017Jul 30, 2017