Fisher Women lead access to Water and Sanitation

Fisher communities in Uganda are among the world’s most marginalized. Poverty and illiteracy levels are high and many households are affected by HIV/AIDS. The communities largely depend on contaminated water of Lake Victoria. Women and children are overburdened by searching water and caring for the sick due to water related diseases. Katosi Women Development Trust (KWDT), a member of WfWP, addresses this situation by empowering women to take leading roles in creating access to and managing water and sanitation facilities. The project directly supports 4,944 people to gain access to water and adequate sanitation, while addressing multiple SDG5 and 6 targets.