This field report covers progress of activities in the last phase of the project; mass tank construction phase observed when I visited the RWH pilot project areas from 26-29th June 2005. Construction of the cost shared tanks started in both project areas and in some sub-counties in both areas, some groups have completed construction of rainwater systems for all the group members. Owing to a number of challenges, both implementing NGOs are yet to complete construction of the cost shared systems although the set date for the completion of the project was June 2005. Mr. Kaleega William, the in-charge of Technical backstopping on behalf of URWA joined me for the second day in the Mbarara project area. The team was not able to visit the ACORD project area because of bad timing as the officer responsible for the project had a very busy schedule. However I was able to meet with him and get an update on the project. Progress and details on construction of cost shared tanks per Sub-county per group is shown in Annex 1. Read More...

Programe Implementation

This document is the Implementation Manual for the Ugandan NGO Capacity Building Programme (subsequently referred to as the Programme). The manual provides a detailed explanation regarding the operation of the Programme and the roles and responsibilities of all Programme stakeholders. The manual will be updated on an annual basis. Subsequent manuals will cover the twelve month period from 1st July to 30th.

The Government of Uganda (GoU) has a target of universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2015 (MWLE, 2003). “Water is a key strategic resource, vital for sustaining life, promoting development and maintaining the environment. Access to clean and safe water and improved sanitation facilities and improved hygiene practices lead to improved health and are thus essential investments in human capital. Development of water for agricultural production is crucial in order to modernise agriculture. These all have a direct and immediate impact on the quality of life and contribute to long-term social and economic development and thus the eventual elimination of overty” (MWLE, 2003).Read More...

End of Project Report final-Rain Water Harvesting-Bushenyi district

ACORD has finalized the implementation of a Pilot Rainwater Harvesting Project whose overall aim was ‘To test the viability of the groups’ action and household approach for RWH as a water supply method and impediments to wide scale domestic use of rainwater’’. This report gives a general picture about the overall implementation of the pilot project. By the time of writing this report, the project had constructed 27 demonstration tanks and 81 cost shared tanks for 9 groups in 3 parishes found in 3 sub counties. The tanks have sizes that range between 5m3 and 10m3. 6 masons have undergone training and have been commissioned for construction of tanks. The more experienced masons who have worked with ACORD in the past are currently mentoring them.Read More...