INITIATIVES

Water

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Overview: Addressing the Global Water Crisis

With over 40% of the global population facing water scarcity, and more than 2 billion people lacking access to safe drinking water, our mission targets the most vulnerable communities in Uganda and beyond.

By providing clean water, we aim to meet a fundamental human need while driving transformative change. Access to reliable, local water sources does more than just quench thirst—it fuels progress. It enables communities to focus on education, work, and farming, while reducing the long and often dangerous journeys traditionally needed to find water. This, in turn, promotes better health and economic stability.

Our efforts go beyond just building wells. We are deeply committed to empowering local communities by equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage and sustain their water supplies. This approach not only fosters self-reliance but also aligns with our broader goal of eliminating poverty through sustainable development.

Our Objectives: Tackling Water Scarcity

In our fight against water scarcity, we aim to:

Ensure Accessible Clean Water: Provide safe, accessible, and sufficient water sources to address the critical issue of water scarcity.
Hygiene Promotion: Promote good hygiene practices through awareness programs and the distribution of water containers and soap.
End Open Defecation: Combat open defecation through awareness campaigns and the provision of accessible facilities, targeting the 673 million still affected.
Enhance Climate Resilience: Build community resilience against climate change, equipping them to face environmental challenges with sustainable solutions.

Key Facts

Safe Drinking Water Inaccessibility Persists: A stark reality unfolds as 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water, emphasizing the ongoing urgency to address this fundamental human need.
Widespread Lack of Safe Sanitation: Nearly half of the global population grapples with the absence of safe sanitation facilities, highlighting a pervasive challenge that demands collective and immediate attention.
Handwashing Facilities Unavailable for Two Billion: A staggering two billion people lack access to handwashing facilities with soap, underscoring the critical importance of promoting basic hygiene practices for improved public health.
Open Defecation Remains a Challenge: Despite progress, 419 million people persist in practicing open defecation, reinforcing the need for sustained efforts to eliminate this unhygienic practice and promote improved sanitation worldwide.

Our ACHIEVEMENTS

Alsalam Charity has made significant strides in implementing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives across multiple regions in Uganda. However, the global challenge of relying on stagnant and unsanitized water continues to pose severe health risks and intensifies social issues. Alarmingly, 80% of those tasked with fetching water are children and women, diverting them from education and productive work.

To maximize our impact, we collaborate closely with local partners who perform thorough site assessments, followed by comprehensive surveys to ensure we address the most urgent needs. In 2023, our efforts culminated in the successful installation of mechanical borehole wells and solar-powered electric wells, strategically located to serve communities most in need. These initiatives have provided sustainable, clean water access, significantly improving the quality of life in Uganda.