Water Sanitation and Hygiene - Kisiro - Namutumba

Visit by Tom Ngobi on 2018-04-09

Report ID
1343
Created by
Tom Ngobi
Created date
2018-04-12 09:22:35 UTC
Modified by
Lorna Katagara
Modified date
2018-04-13 12:46:28 UTC
Trip Time
10:05-18:30 (8 h 25 m)
Village Time
12:20-15:55 (3 h 35 m)
Travel Time
4 h 50 m

Large group meetings

Men in Attendance
30 
Women in Attendance
8 
Staff Attendees
Tom Ngobi 
Government Attendees
LC1,VHT,Police Officer 
Vistior Attendees
1 
Total Attendance
38 
Program
CLTS 
Lesson Taught
construction,standards 
Notes
When Tom arrived in the village, he found when the committee members and some other village members where waiting for him at the trading centre. They met and together they moved to the meeting place. After, the police officer from the sub-county also joined them for the meeting as well as the health assistant. During the meeting, the chairman of the village first welcomed every body and appreciated them for their presence. He also thanked the committee members for the work they have done and are continuing to do in the village sensitising and encouraging residents about sanitation and hygiene. He also thanked kibo for the great work done in the village through encouraging and teaching residents about sanitation and hygiene and greatly appreciated kibo for supporting them with the pick axes as well as the shovels. He said the pick-axes and shovels have been of great use in digging pits for the latrines as well as rubbish pits. He further encouraged the residents to take the opportunity and use them when they are still available. After his address, he invited Tom to talk to the residents. Tom also thanked them, for coming to the meeting and also thanked them for embracing the program of sanitation and hygiene. Tom thanked the committee members and encouraged them to continue encouraging and sensitising the community. After he asked the residents to share what they feel about the program as well as to find a way forward after some residents failed to meet the deadline. In the meeting, most residents appreciated the work and all of them agreed that the program is good and has helped the village so much. One resident also pointed out that he is so happy now to see his neighbours also with a latrine after not having one for years. On the issue of moving forward, most residents requested for some time forward about a week or a month so that also those that have not finished might do so. No specific time frame was agreed upon but most residents suggested that by end of April, most of the village will have finished their facilities such as latrines, dish racks, shower facilities, and kitchen. After the questions and suggestions from the residents, Tom invited the police officer to also address the community. He thanked kibo and Tom for the great work he’s doing in the community and encouraged the community to embrace the program. He also pointed out to them that he’s worked with kibo for a long time since he was in ivukula. He also spoke about the benefits of having latrines, dish racks, shower area and other facilities in the home because they help in reducing diseases hence living a healthier life as well as saving because of the reduction in medical expenses. During the meeting, there was a resident who requested for more time for widows to first harvest before they can work on their facilities because some need money. The police officer encouraged the committee members to talk to the relatives of the elderly people and widows to help them as it’s one of the ways to bless them after them blessing us since we were young. After the meeting they moved around to see what residents have done and they were able to see new pits being dug, latrines, dish racks being constructed as well as other facilities. The police officer thanked kibo for the great work and also promised to work with kibo in teaching, sensitising and encouraging communities about sanitation and hygiene. 

Current State

Participation Rating
2 
Success
More new facilities are being constructed in the village 
Village Critical Needs
 
Village Action Steps
 
Staff Action Steps
 
CLTS Progress
Working on CLTS Program 
Sanitation Hygiene Committee
yes 
Water Users Committee
unknown 
Other Class Notes
 
Community Ownership
unknown 
Ownership Story
 
Three Stone Fires
yes 
Access to Clean Water
no 
Open Defecation
yes 
Water Access Explain
Some residents get their water from the swamp and ponds 
Prevent Ownership
 
Allow Ownership
 
Village Notes
 
Next Visit
- Purpose:
Program Success
Program Critical Needs
Program Ownership
Other Program Observations
Program Expected Of Village
Program Staff Preparations Next Visit
 

Report Photos

2309 The police officer talking to the sanitation and hygiene committee members
2312 A resident constructing the structure of the latrine.
2315 An elderly woman sharing in the meeting encouraging the residents to improve on their sanitation and hygiene