Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Expanding Handwashing Facilities in Schools

Because of your support, we have significantly expanded access to handwashing facilities in schools located in high-risk communities.

Before this intervention, many schools lacked structured hygiene systems, leaving students vulnerable to infection through shared surfaces and close contact. With your contributions, we have:

• Installed multiple handwashing stations in school compounds
• Supplied consistent soap and water access for daily use
• Trained teachers and student leaders to reinforce hygiene practices

As a result, hundreds of students are now practicing handwashing multiple times a day, particularly before meals and after group activities. Teachers report a noticeable shift in behavior, with hygiene becoming part of the daily routine rather than an occasional practice.

In some schools, these stations are being used by over 300 students daily, significantly reducing the risk of transmission within these environments.

This impact extends beyond the classroom, as students carry these habits into their homes and communities.

Your support is helping create safer schools while driving long-term behavior change that strengthens overall community health.

Update – Integrating Hygiene and Food Support for Vulnerable Communities

In communities most affected by Ebola, the challenges of prevention and survival often go hand in hand. That is why we are integrating hygiene interventions with essential food support.

With your help, we have delivered combined assistance packages that include both handwashing supplies and food items to vulnerable households. This approach ensures that families can maintain proper hygiene while also meeting their basic nutritional needs.

Your contributions have enabled us to:

• Distribute soap and hygiene materials alongside food supplies
• Reach vulnerable households in high-risk areas
• Reinforce prevention practices through direct community engagement

As a result, families are better equipped to practice regular handwashing while staying nourished and resilient during this crisis.

This integrated approach has proven especially effective in increasing compliance with prevention measures and reducing the spread of Ebola.

Your support is making a holistic impact—protecting health, supporting livelihoods, and strengthening community resilience all at once.