CIDI WASH
TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SAFE WATER AND SANITATION
At CIDI,
we believe that access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene is a fundamental human right. For over 28 years, we have been at the forefront of delivering sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) solutions, transforming the lives of millions across Uganda.
"CIDI improves lives through sustainable WASH solutions, promoting health, hygiene, and access to clean water."
Project
Manager WASH
Our mission is clear:
to empower communities, protect health, and drive economic growth through improved WASH services. By 2030, our WASH program aims to increase access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and green energy for 4.5 million people in our target communities.
OUR IMPACT:
CHANGING LIVES, ONE DROP AT A TIME
CIDI’s WASH interventions provide clean water, dignified sanitation, and improved hygiene to schools, health centers, markets, and vulnerable communities. We align with Uganda’s national goals of reducing waterborne diseases and ensuring access to adequate sanitation.
CIDI issues WASH Certificates to beneficiaries after completing the construction of community facilities.
Project
Manager Wash
Key Achievements:
Urban WASH Infrastructure:
16 Drinking Water Purifiers & 25 Incinerators Established
latrine facilities established
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rainwater harvesting tanks established
0
handwashing facilities & WASHalots established
0
water kiosks established
0
energy-saving stoves established
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drainage channels desilted established
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Urban Wash
Safe Water
3.6 million people now have access to safe drinking water
Improved Wash Services
2.85 million people have gained access to improved sanitation.
100,000+ tree
100,000+ tree seedlings (fruit and woodlots) planted, aiding climate change adaptation.
WASH intervention
WASH interventions have promoted peacebuilding and conflict resolution in disaster-prone regions..
Transforming Lives
Transforming Lives
3.8 million people have increased awareness of WASH issues in urban and rural communities.
Water for production initiatives (valley dams, boreholes) have boosted agricultural productivity in Nakapiripiriti and Napac
265 Schools in Uganda have seen higher enrollment, retention, and performance due to improved sanitation.
Key Achievements:
Rural WASH Infrastructure:
Lorena energy-saving stoves & 1,000+ Sanplats established
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drilled boreholes established
0
rehabilitated boreholes established
0
solar-powered well established
0
VIP latrines established
1
rainwater harvesting tanks established
0
placenta pits established
0
Rural Wash
OUR APPROACH:
BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
We do more than just establish WASH infrastructure—we empower communities to take ownership of sustainable solutions.
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Community-Led Engagement
Strengthening user committees & Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) to ensure long-term sustainability.
Hygiene Education
Raising awareness on handwashing, menstrual hygiene management, safe water handling, and sanitation practices.
Innovative Sanitation Technologies
Implementing solar-powered water schemes and motorized boreholes to serve the most underserved communities.
Sustainable Waste Management
Closing the loop in urban areas through fecal sludge management, treatment, and reuse for agriculture.
WASH Coverage
OUR PRESENCE: MAKING WAVES ACROSS UGANDA
For nearly three decades, CIDI has left a lasting impact in:
Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (all five divisions)
70%
Teso-Karamoja region (Katakwi, Amuria, Kapelebyong, Napak, Nakapiripirit, etc.)
30%
Other Districts (Yumbe, Rakai, Kyangwari)
20%
Kyengera Town Council
75%
CHALLENGES
THE CHALLENGE AHEAD: JOIN US IN CREATING LASTING CHANGE
Despite our achievements, the crisis is far from over. Every day in Uganda, 4,500 children die from diseases linked to unsafe water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene (UNICEF 2023). The need for continued investment in WASH services is urgent.
At CIDI, we remain steadfast in our mission to ensure that no child, woman, or family suffers due to a lack of clean water and sanitation. With your support, we can expand our reach and create lasting change.