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No better timing for this story than the first day of the school term Read more...
Professional service providers must ensure safe, sustainable water and meet demand. But what does it take to be professional and raise the service standards for everyone? Stella Kwebiha shares the story of Midwestern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation in Uganda, and how it transitioned from being a... Read more...
Our Annual Report highlights some of our achievements in 2023, connecting people and ideas, systems and solutions to achieve justice for all Read more...
Rethinking collective action and innovative solutions to the water, environment, and climate change crisis in Uganda Read more...
annual_report_2023_cover_photo.png Bosco Mwije is a plumber working for the government of Uganda’s Mid-Western Umbrella for Water and Sanitation Authority in Rweihamba, Kasenda. The government is committed to an ambitious goal: achieving universal access to piped water supply through public... Read more...
When you move into your home or business premises, you expect there to be taps and running water; toilets that flush; and for the water to go somewhere to be dealt with safely. You hardly notice these services, or think about how important they are to your health and livelihood. And I bet you don’t... Read more...
IRC Uganda strategic plan: 2021-2025 Read more...
World Toilet Day comemmoration Read more...
People continue to treat menstruation with shame and hesitate to talk about it, yet it is something natural and normal. Besides, some cultural and religious beliefs have made menstruation seem dirty, unacceptable and a shameful process, which demeans and compromises a girl's social standing. Read more...
The dialogue "Scaling up financing for water, sanitation, hygiene, environment and climate change to achieve 2030 agenda" held 30 August 2023 is the fourth in the series co-organised under the tripartite collaboration between Water Resources Institute - Ministry of Water and Environment, IRCWASH... Read more...
Agenda for Change recently added two new publications to its systems library. Read more...
Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts now have WASH data portals with updated information on service levels Read more...
A master plan leads to partnerships with national utilities Read more...
IRC has supported Kabarole District local government to establish a District Water Supply Services Board (DWSSB). Read more...
Achieving systems strengthening at scale by inspiring political commitment Read more...
Key commitments were made by African heads of state during UN Water Conference 2023 Read more...
Join IRC Uganda and partners on Zoom for Dialogue Session No. IV - Innovative financing mechanisms on Thursday 16 March. Read more...
Organised by UWASNET, the Forum's theme is: the nexus between WASH and Climate Change: Building WASH resilient communities in Uganda. Read more...
Reviving good governance for safe WASH in health care facilities Read more...
Each town sanitation plan is a strategic and integrated documentation of sanitation interventions and services tailored to Kasenda, Mugusu, Kijura and Kiko Town Councils Read more...