Summary
In 2005, UCOBAC carried out a Baseline Survey for Strengthening Community Based Resource Mobilisation To Empower Vulnerable Rural Women and their Children in Mityana district and information obtained about the water situation in the rural parts of the d
Background
In 2005, UCOBAC carried out a Baseline Survey for Strengthening Community Based Resource Mobilisation To Empower Vulnerable Rural Women and their Children in Mityana district and information obtained about the water situation in the rural parts of the district gave very poor indicators. The report indicated that the principal source of water was unprotected springs and wells (23%), rainy water (23%). The study further indicated that for most part of the year most households rely on ponds and few rivers whose water was described as “very dirty.” The problem of accessing safe clean water is compounded by long distances which women and children walk to collect water (over 1 kilometer away). The study also indicated that most parts of the district have very low water tables leading to severe water shortages. Aware that water is a fundamental human need and therefore a basic human right, UCOBAC has embarked on working with communities in the project area to create awareness on rainy water harvesting and storage. UCOBAC has had experience in implementing a water project in the districts of Kumi where fourteen (14) wells were protected and is now delighted to extend the service to the people of Mityana district.