Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Dear Donor,

Women are the backbone of cross-border trade between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Every day, they transport agricultural produce, household goods, clothing, and essential commodities that sustain families and local economies. As Ebola response efforts continue, these women are also becoming powerful advocates for disease prevention. Thanks to your generous support, Development Alert is working closely with women traders to strengthen community health while protecting livelihoods.

Special awareness sessions are equipping women with practical knowledge about Ebola symptoms, infection prevention, hand hygiene, and safe trading practices. These sessions also encourage participants to share accurate information with customers, fellow traders, and family members, greatly extending the reach of prevention messages.

Women's savings groups and trader associations have become valuable platforms for discussing public health challenges, dispelling misinformation, and encouraging early reporting of illness. Handwashing stations positioned near market entrances are reinforcing healthy practices while creating safer trading environments for everyone.

Many women have expressed pride in becoming trusted sources of health information within their communities. Their leadership is strengthening trust between traders and health authorities while encouraging greater participation in community surveillance and prevention activities.

Your continued generosity is empowering women to protect both public health and local economies. By investing in women cross-border traders, you are supporting community resilience, strengthening regional cooperation, and helping ensure that vital trade continues safely throughout the Ebola response.