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Healthy Village Program

In 2025, Wells of Life is committed to funding 25 Healthy Village Programs (HVPs) to create lasting change in rural Ugandan communities. Each HVP is an extensive 12-month initiative that provides in-depth training and education, ensuring the success and sustainability of our WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program.

The Challenge:

A Need Beyond Clean Water While access to clean water is a major step forward, sanitation and hygiene remain critical issues in rural Uganda. Open defecation and poor hygiene practices contribute to preventable diseases like diarrhea, which claims countless lives—especially among children.

The Healthy Village Program aligns with the internationally recognized WASH initiative, addressing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene holistically. Through this program, communities are equipped to:

  • Eliminate open defecation.

  • Reduce preventable diseases.

  • Establish long-term hygiene practices.

COST: $8,000

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Our Solution:

Sustainable Sanitation and Hygiene Education The Healthy Village Program empowers communities with knowledge, tools, and infrastructure to maintain a clean and healthy environment. Through structured training and hands-on implementation, we provide:

  • Child Protection Workshop:

    • Training on child protection policies to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

  • Jesus Film & Church Engagement:

    • Screening of the Jesus Film.

    • Engagement with church leaders to foster spiritual and community growth.

    • Providing meals, T-shirts, and a hall for participants.

  • Menstrual Training & Miss Uganda Program:

    • Puberty and menstrual hygiene education through our partnership with Miss Uganda.

    • Distribution of sanitary pads to all girls.

    • Teaching girls how to create their own reusable pads.

  • Hygiene Infrastructure:

    • Handwashing stations for personal hygiene.

    • Training on sustainable soap-making.

    • Personal latrines for each household.

    • Private bathing stations for women and girls.

    • Dishwashing racks to keep dishes off the ground.

    • Education on maintaining a clean household environment.

Did you know Wells of Life has a permanent team in Uganda? Wells of Life learned early on that there was a benefit of employing a strong and successful team in Uganda.

Your Generosity Creates Lasting Change

Over 75% of people in rural Uganda do not wash their hands, contributing to at least 50% of infant deaths caused by diarrhea. By supporting an HVP, you help reduce these numbers through education, infrastructure, and sustainable solutions. Children stay healthier and remain in school, while families thrive through improved hygiene and economic opportunities.

Your generosity is a beacon of hope, fostering healthier and more resilient communities. Thanks to you, 130 communities (over 100,000 people) have completed our Healthy Village Program. Be part of the solution by helping us reach our 2025 goal. With your support, we can bring 25 Healthy Village Programs to life, impacting thousands and ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

Click here to read about your 2023 Impact, as reported by a non-biased third-party survey team.

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