Uganda

WEFTA is committed to improving WASH in Ugandan communities.

Uganda, a landlocked country in east-central Sub-Saharan Africa, is known as the “pearl of Africa.” The capital city of Kampala is located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake. It is a country teeming with flora and fauna that are protected in 10 national parks. Uganda’s population is mostly rural, but urban centers are growing. Coffee is a major export.

Unfortunately, access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene remains a challenge for many Ugandans. According to United Nations data on Uganda (2024), 72% of the population lacks access to safely managed drinking water; 80% of the population lacks access to safely managed sanitation; and 80% of the population lacks access to a handwashing facility at home that includes soap and water. WEFTA is committed to improving these statistics through WASH projects in Ugandan communities.

WEFTA projects and programs in Uganda in need of funding:

Sources:

Britannica