In Uganda, access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene remains a critical development challenge, particularly for rural, marginalized, and vulnerable populations. While national coverage of improved water sources is around 79%, rural communities, women, children, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) continue to face significant barriers in accessing safe and reliable water. Sanitation coverage remains low, with many households, schools, and public spaces lacking improved facilities, and handwashing practices are often inadequate. Seasonal water scarcity, climate shocks, rapid population growth, and recurrent humanitarian crises further exacerbate these gaps. Strengthening local government capacity, promoting community-led WASH initiatives, and ensuring inclusive approaches that engage women, youth, and PWDs are therefore essential to improving hygiene behaviors, reducing waterborne diseases, and fostering resilient, equitable, and empowered communities across Uganda.

The program will aim to improve access to safe water, promote hygienic practices, and reduce the burden of waterborne diseases. TEDDO will work with rural and urban communities, schools, and churches to support the construction and use of improved latrines, handwashing facilities, safe water storage, and household water treatment technologies. Sanitation campaigns, community clean-up initiatives, and school WASH clubs strengthen collective responsibility for maintaining clean and safe environments. Churches serve as influential platforms for behavior change messaging, encouraging families to adopt consistent hygiene and environmental practices that benefit all household members.