WASH Program
Healthy Communities Start with Clean Water and Good HygieneWe improve health, dignity and resilience by ensuring access to safe water,
adequate sanitation, effective hygiene practices and healthy environments for
vulnerable communities across Uganda.
Our Commitment
RHAC-Uganda’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program is designed to improve health, dignity, and resilience by ensuring access to safe water, adequate sanitation, effective hygiene practices, and healthy environments for vulnerable communities. Our integrated approach recognizes that WASH is fundamental to disease prevention, quality healthcare, education, child protection, nutrition, and sustainable community development.
Our program supports Uganda’s National Development Agenda and contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
OUR AREAS OF INTERVENTION
HEALTHY HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
We improve indoor air quality and strengthens Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare facilities. Through better ventilation, hygiene, environmental cleaning, waste management, and infection prevention practices, we help create safer healthcare environments that protect patients, caregivers, and health workers.
SCHOOL WASH PROGRAMME
We promote healthy learning environments by improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools. Through hygiene education, handwashing, menstrual hygiene support, WASH clubs, and clean school initiatives, we empower learners with lifelong healthy behaviours and create safer, more inclusive schools.
Community-Based Hygiene Promotion
We promote healthy communities through hygiene education, sanitation awareness, safe water practices, handwashing, waste management, and community engagement. Working with local leaders and Village Health Teams, we empower families to adopt healthy behaviours that prevent disease and improve public health.
WASH FOR PALLIATIVE CARE
We integrate WASH into home-based palliative care to promote hygiene, infection prevention, and safe caregiving. Through caregiver education, hygiene supplies, safe water practices, and household sanitation, we improve comfort, protect vulnerable patients, and support dignified care at home.
CROSS-CUTTING APPROACHES
OUR IMPACT
12,500+
Patients served with clean water and hygiene services
8,700+
Families supported with hygiene education and resources
30+
Communities reached through WASH interventions
Healthier Communities
Reduced disease, improved dignity and stronger resilience