Water Sanitation and Hygiene - Igerera A - Iganga

Visit by Enock Madolo on 2019-08-07

Report ID

6434

Created by

Enock Madolo

Created date

2019-08-20 11:45:59 UTC

Modified by

Enock Madolo

Modified date

2019-08-27 11:36:00 UTC

Trip Time

10:20-18:38 (8 h 18 m)

Village Time

12:38-15:48 (3 h 10 m)

Travel Time

5 h 8 m

Household visits

Which Survey

none 

Number Of Households

39 

Visits Purpose

Meeting with local leaders 

Staff Attendees

Enock Madoolo,Martin Kibuuka 

Government Attendees

LC1,VHT 

Notes

They made a visit in this community to check on the progress of sanitation and hygiene. They first meet with all the local leaders to talk about which challenges they are facing while doing the program. One of the VHTs stood and said since most people are just harvesting, some already harvested there food, they are waiting for it to dry and sell off some surplus so as they can get some money to pay the men who dig latrines. That was a very good challenge but we also told them not everyone in the community is waiting for the harvest. Then they said some are just a little lazy and need more effort and guidance. We asked them which homes are badly off and need more sensitizing. They points out those homes to us. After the short meeting, we walked around those homes to check if there was any progress. The good news is that some of those homes have already made effort to dig new pits, some are working on dish racks and rubbish pits as some are waiting for pick axes to start digging pit latrines. There are some homes which have really made good standard facilities. I was so impressed to see many Brick latrines, shower areas and good facilities in some homes. I encouraged them to start using ash in their latrines to chase flies out and keep proper sanitation inside there latrine houses. We also encouraged those homes which have greatly improved to also encourage their fellow residents to also embrace the program and under the importance of having good sanitation in their community. 

Next Visit

2019-08-28 - Purpose: To check on latrine construction To continue sensitizing the residents about the importance of good sanitation and hygiene.

Program Success

There is a positive response from the community residents and working hard to improve on their sanitation facilities

Program Critical Needs

There is a section which fetches water from a spring but it’s 4 kilometers away from their homes. They will need a borehole in the middle of the village to help them get access to clean water.

Program Ownership

The community leaders are helping to coordinate the program and working towards improving their sanitation levels

Other Program Observations

None

Program Expected Of Village

To continue with the latrine construction, dish rack, shower area construction and more other facilities.

Program Staff Preparations Next Visit

To call the community members and Chairman for the meeting to remind them about the importance of sanitation and hygiene

 

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