Introduction
Hon. Wilson Kajwenje, a Member of Parliament in Uganda, has requested Speakers for Africa's assistance to address a critical sanitation challenge in his district. Five schools surrounding the town of Kiruhua in Western Uganda, each serving approximately 800–1,000 students, face dire conditions due to collapsed pit latrines. Without proper facilities, students are forced to relieve themselves in nearby bushes or open fields, exposing them to health risks, indignity, and barriers to education. Health and sanitation in Uganda need to be a top concern.
Background
Speakers for Africa has a proven track record in constructing pit latrines for schools, equipped with government approval, reliable contractors, and access to affordable building materials. Our experience ensures this project is practical, affordable, and impactful.
Problem Statement
Uganda faces significant sanitation challenges, with most urban residents, including schools, relying on poorly constructed pit latrines. Common issues include:
Collapsed or poorly maintained latrines.
Open defecation due to inadequate facilities.
Contamination of groundwater from improperly constructed pits.
High costs of emptying latrines.
Limited hygiene education and practices.
At the targeted schools, over 800 students currently share a single dilapidated latrine, creating unsafe conditions that exacerbate waterborne diseases such as cholera and diarrhea. Without intervention, these challenges will continue to harm the health, dignity, and educational outcomes of students. Health and sanitation in Uganda can be improved with the construction of proper pit latrines.
Project Goals and Objectives
Goal: To improve sanitation and hygiene for students and staff at a selected school in Kiruhua.
Objectives:
Construct a four-stall, gender-sensitive pit latrine to provide safe and private sanitation.
Expand and equip hand-washing facilities to accommodate the school population.
Educate students and staff on hygiene practices and proper latrine maintenance.
Prevent waterborne disease outbreaks and foster long-term health improvements.
Proposed Solution
Speakers for Africa proposes constructing a four-stall pit latrine with separate sections for boys and girls, ensuring privacy and dignity. The latrines will be built with proper ventilation and drainage to prevent groundwater contamination. Additional hand-washing stations equipped with soap dispensers and water tanks will be installed, promoting better hygiene practices.
The project will include hygiene education workshops to ensure sustainable use and maintenance of the facilities.
Budget Overview
The total estimated cost for the project is $6,500. We are requesting $1,500 in funding from Kiwanis to help achieve this goal.
Expected Impact
Safe and hygienic sanitation facilities for over 800 students and staff.
Reduced risk of waterborne disease outbreaks.
Enhanced hygiene awareness and practices among the school community.
A healthier, more dignified learning environment for students.
Quantity | Price UGX | USD | |
Bricks | 4,000 | 2,200,000 | 594.59 |
Sand | 50 bags | 3,225,000 | 871.62 |
iron bars | 1,300,000 | 351.35 | |
iron sheets | 8 | 800,000 | 216.22 |
rods | 20 | 500,000 | 135.14 |
roofing nails | 116,000 | 31.35 | |
screws | 118,000 | 31.89 | |
plastic lining | 5 meters | 265,000 | 71.62 |
binding wire | 718,000 | 194.05 | |
tubes/casing | 915,000 | 247.30 | |
concrete | 1,600,000 | 432.43 | |
paint | 600,000 | 162.16 | |
doors | 1,500,000 | 405.41 | |
faceboard | 495,000 | 133.78 | |
pipes | 1,800,000 | 486.49 | |
digging | 40,000/meter | 800,000 | 216.22 |
labor | 1,200,000 | 324.32 | |
transportation - scouting, 3 trips when there. | 3 trips | 1,200,000 | 324.32 |
plaster water proofing | 2,000,000 | 540.54 | |
workshops | 600,000 | 162.16 | |
contingency (such as an excavator) | 2,000,000 | 540.54 | |
Grand total | 23,952,000 | 6473.51 |
Monitoring and Evaluation
To ensure success and sustainability, Speakers for Africa will:
Conduct regular site visits during construction.
Gather feedback from students, teachers, and parents on the facility's impact.
Perform annual evaluations to assess maintenance practices and health outcomes.
Conclusion
Investing in sanitation infrastructure for Ugandan schools is a transformative step toward improving health, dignity, and educational opportunities for students. With your support, Speakers for Africa can deliver sustainable solutions to meet these urgent needs.
We humbly request your partnership to make this vision a reality.
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