Episode 3: How Local Knowledge and Resources Drive Sustainable Water Solutions – Ugandan Women’s Water Initiative (UWWI)
Join Godliver Businge, the director and Comfort Hajra, program developer from Ugandan Women’s Water Initiative (UWWI), a grassroots organization empowering women and girls as WASH leaders in rural Uganda. Discover how they blend local knowledge, climate resilience, and community mobilization to drive sustainable change. Their work ensures that rural voices are heard and valued in water and sanitation planning.
In this Episode, Godliver and Comfort discussed the journey that led them to the water sector and to build stronger communities. Their organization, UWWI, prioritizes empowering rural women by equipping them with skills to become WASH providers. Key initiatives include implementing rainwater collection systems, eco-friendly sanitation toilets, climate-resilient technologies, and eco-business models. They talked about their unique position as they are deeply rooted in communities, speak multiple languages, work closely with local governments, and use local resources to design solutions.
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The HOW: Channeling Water Solutions is produced by W12+ Programs, co-jointly run by the Institute for Ecological Civilization and SOSNPO.
