{"id":14990,"date":"2026-05-15T13:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetuganda.org\/?page_id=14990"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T15:01:04","slug":"clean-water-and-sanitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/empowernetuganda.org\/index.php\/clean-water-and-sanitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Water and Sanitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Access to safe water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of public health. The World Health Organization estimates that <\/span>unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene cause over 829,000 deaths annually worldwide<\/b>, mostly from preventable diarrheal diseases. In Uganda, millions of people still rely on unsafe water sources, exposing families\u2014especially children\u2014to waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.<\/span><\/p>

EmpowerNet Uganda addresses this challenge through community education and resource mobilization. We conduct community dialogues and health talks to teach families practical, low-cost water purification methods such as boiling, filtration, solar disinfection, and safe storage. Studies show that household water treatment can reduce diarrheal disease by <\/span>up to 40%<\/b>. By sharing this knowledge, we empower families to protect their health using locally available solutions.<\/span><\/p>

We also mobilize resources and partnerships to expand access to clean water infrastructure. Access to safe water reduces time spent collecting water\u2014often by women and girls\u2014allowing more time for education and income generation. Globally, women and girls spend <\/span>over 200 million hours daily<\/b> collecting water; reducing this burden improves gender equality and economic participation. At the community level, improved water access reduces healthcare costs and increases productivity, while nationally it contributes to economic development and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Together, we can build a healthier, more equitable and prosperous Uganda.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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