Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Impact Update – Installing Handwashing Facilities in High-Risk Community Areas

Because of your generous support, we have successfully installed handwashing facilities in multiple high-risk community locations, including markets, gathering points, and informal meeting areas where large numbers of people interact daily.

Before this intervention, access to proper handwashing infrastructure was extremely limited in many of these locations. This created a significant gap in prevention efforts, as hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to reduce Ebola transmission. Many community members relied on shared water sources without soap or structured hygiene practices.

With your support, we have:

• Installed durable handwashing stations equipped with clean water and soap
• Positioned facilities in high-traffic areas for maximum accessibility
• Trained local volunteers to manage and maintain these stations

As a result, hundreds of individuals are now practicing regular hand hygiene throughout the day. This has significantly reduced the risk of person-to-person transmission in public spaces.

Community members have also reported increased awareness of hygiene practices and a stronger sense of shared responsibility in preventing the spread of Ebola.

Your support is not just providing infrastructure—it is enabling behavior change that protects entire communities.

Impact Update – Preparing for the Next Phase

As the response progresses, your support is helping us prepare for the next critical phase: full containment and long-term resilience.

Beyond immediate response, we are now strengthening systems that will help prevent future outbreaks and ensure rapid action if new cases arise.

With your contributions, we are:

• Reinforcing preparedness systems at community and facility levels
• Strengthening coordination structures for faster future responses
• Building local capacity to detect and manage outbreaks early

As a result, communities are becoming more resilient and better equipped to handle future health threats.

This forward-looking approach ensures that your impact extends beyond the current crisis.

Because of you, we are not only responding to Ebola—we are building stronger systems for the future.