SAFE WATER PROJECT IN LUWERO DISTRICT, UGANDA

"O Messenger of Allah, actually my mother has died. May I give alms (shadaqoh) on his behalf?”. The Prophet Shallallahu'alaihi wa sallam replied: "Yes". Sa'ad asked again: "What charity is the most important, O Messenger of Allah?" The Prophet Shallallahu'alaihi wa sallam replied: "Alms (shadaqoh) in the form of drinking water" (HR. An Nasa'i no.3666)

Introduction: 

Access to safe water is essential for human health, well-being, and economic development. Unfortunately, many communities in Luwero District, Uganda, face challenges in accessing clean and safe water sources. This concept paper outlines a plan for implementing safe water projects in Luwero District to address these issues and improve the overall water quality and sanitation situation.

Objectives: 

The primary objectives of the safe water projects in Luwero District, Uganda, are as follows: 

a) Provide access to clean and safe water sources for communities. 

b) Improve sanitation and hygiene practices

. c) Enhance community awareness and participation in water management.

 d) Foster sustainable water resource management practices.

Rationale: 

a) Health and Well-being: Access to safe water sources reduces waterborne diseases, improves overall health, and enhances the quality of life for community members, especially vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

b) Sanitation and Hygiene: Promoting safe water projects goes hand in hand with improving sanitation and hygiene practices. It encourages the construction of latrines, handwashing facilities, and education on proper sanitation and hygiene behaviors, which further contribute to disease prevention.

c) Community Empowerment: Engaging community members in the planning, implementation, and management of safe water projects empowers them to take ownership of their water resources. It encourages active participation, fosters a sense of responsibility, and ensures the sustainability of the initiatives..

Donation

With a donation of $100, you can provide lifetime safe drinking water for 50 individuals. With $300, you can provide water for 150 people for their lifetime. And at $2500, you can build your own well.
 

The Story:

In isolated villages in Luwero District, there are hundreds of deprived families as the region does not have the necessary facilities to live properly. There are 5 villages and there is only 1 well. This well is shared between them.

Since a lot of people make the use of this well, it offers low volumes of water. The five villages have their turns to take water from the well. It means people have to wait four days to take water from the well.

Moreover, they have to walk approximately 5 kilometers to reach the well. These villagers rely on rainfalls for cultivating and selling their crops to earn income, just to survive. For many years now, the rain has been decreasing in the region. If this goes, they will be completely deprived of water. Therefore, something needs to be done for them.

With your donations, we can create a well for these people and ensure that they don’t suffer and live happily.