Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Dear Friend,

Thank you for Restoring Hope Through Community Partnership and Collective Action

The response to Uganda's Ebola outbreak has demonstrated that communities are strongest when they work together. Although the country has reported 20 confirmed cases, hope continues to grow as local residents, healthcare workers, community volunteers, and development partners unite behind a common goal of protecting lives. Your continued support is making this collective response possible.

Across affected districts and border communities, local leaders continue mobilizing residents to participate in awareness campaigns, hygiene promotion activities, surveillance efforts, and community discussions. Religious institutions, women's groups, youth associations, market committees, and transport operators are all contributing to the response by promoting accurate health information and encouraging responsible behaviors.

Community members are increasingly taking ownership of prevention activities by maintaining handwashing stations, supporting vulnerable households, and cooperating with contact tracing and public health guidance. This shared commitment is helping build trust while strengthening resilience across communities that face ongoing risks.

Beyond responding to the immediate outbreak, these partnerships are laying the foundation for stronger public health systems that will continue serving communities long after Ebola has been contained. The relationships built today will improve preparedness for future emergencies and strengthen local capacity to respond quickly and effectively.

Your generosity continues to inspire positive change throughout Uganda's most vulnerable communities. Together, we are demonstrating that lasting impact comes from empowering communities, strengthening local leadership, and ensuring that every family has the knowledge, support, and resources needed to overcome Ebola and build a healthier future.