Water for a healthy start!
RWICA – Transforming Lives Through Water, Sanitation & Climate Action
RWICA is a woman- and youth-led nonprofit Community Service Organization (CSO) dedicated to addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges while promoting climate resilience and gender equity. Since 2020, we have been working with grassroots communities, policymakers, and key stakeholders to ensure access to safe water, protect ecosystems, and build resilient communities through our One Health holistic approach.
Ongoing Projects and campaigns:
Water for a Healthy Start: Enhancing WASH at Butoolo Health Center
RWICA is implementing the “Water for a Healthy Start” project to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) at Butoolo Health Center in Kammengo Subcounty, Mpigi District. This initiative addresses the critical water shortage at the facility by installing rainwater harvesting systems, sinks, and a drinking water filtration system to improve maternal health, patient care, and overall hygiene standards.
Why It Matters
Butoolo Health Center lacks reliable water access, affecting safe deliveries, patient care, and hygiene. Existing rainwater harvesting systems are non-functional, and government funding is insufficient for repairs. Through this project, RWICA is stepping in to provide sustainable water solutions that ensure better healthcare outcomes and stronger WASH education for the community.
WASH in Schools Initiative
Objective: Promote hygiene and sanitation education among school children.
Activities:
Establishing WASH and Environment Clubs in schools to drive student-led hygiene initiatives.
Providing handwashing stations, latrines, and menstrual hygiene support for girls.
Conducting hygiene awareness campaigns to encourage healthy practices.
Impact: Healthier learning environments, improved school attendance (especially for girls), and long-term hygiene behavior change.
Get Involved!
Join us in making a difference! Support RWICA by donating, volunteering, or partnering with us to create lasting impact in rural communities.
What We Do
- Safe Water Access – Implementing sustainable water solutions for rural communities.
- WASH Education & Advocacy – Promoting hygiene, sanitation, and public health awareness.
Improved access to clean water for vulnerable communities.
Strengthened local capacity through education and advocacy.
Promoted sustainable environmental practices and biodiversity conservation.
Engaged policymakers to drive systemic change in WASH and climate action.
Our Impact
At RWICA, we are committed to creating lasting change in rural communities by improving access to safe water, promoting sanitation and hygiene, and strengthening climate resilience. Our One Health holistic approach ensures that human, animal, and ecosystem health are interconnected in all our interventions.
Documentary
Water Quality & Citizen Science: Communities Taking the Lead!
Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental right, yet many rural communities face challenges in ensuring water quality. Through the Citizen Science Approach, RWICA is empowering communities to monitor, test, and advocate for safer water sources.
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