While there are many indications that the enabling environment for safely managed WASH in Uganda is improving, high-risk practices (open defecation, lack of hand hygiene, use of surface water) persist in rural regions.
Sylvia Nadengo, a 49-year-old mother of nine and farmer, resides in Mpudde village, Buyende district, Eastern Uganda. Upon learning the importance of good sanitation, Sylvia worked to improve sanitation in her home as well as her village.
Globally, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plays a key role in addressing issues related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).