Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Economic Empowerment

I take this opportunity to present to you stories of change and lessons we have learnt while implementing Community Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project that has economically empowered communities in the districts of Amuria, Katakwi and Napak, north eastern Uganda. We at Community Integrated Development Initiatives (CIDI) together with our development partner Misereor believe that communities have a right to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation facilities, clean surroundings and good hygiene behaviour practice. When communities attain equitable and adequate access to water, sanitation and hygiene services, they begin their journey to sustainable economic empowerment.
Stories we present here not only give you insights on how change happened but they show how improved access
to water, sanitation and hygiene is central in transforming communities leading to economic empowerment.
In addition, these are expressions by real people whose lives in form of dignity, productivity, health and income
have improved.
We are using this publication to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring access to WASH and in particular sanitation in communities among decision-makers, planners and district leaders. These stories also shed light on
the good work that has been done by CIDI with support from Misereor.
I thank our partners, colleagues at CIDI and the different stakeholders we have worked with to implement this
project. It is my hope that this publication gives you a better understanding of our organization and its development approach to community WASH in the districts of Amuria, Katakwi and Napak.

Yours sincerely.
Dr. Fulgensio Jjuuko
Executive Director CID