LWD’s technology and methodological approach are low cost and suitable to the local cultural, financial, and ecological conditions. Along with the water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) education, WatSan training and percussion drilling method, local people are empowered to plan, construct and administer their own projects to maximize the communities benefit.

By resourcing communities at a “grass root” level, LWD will empower local people in these pressing issues. While drilling a well for a community may help in the short term, we believe that training individuals, who are then able to drill or dig their own wells and manage new community assets, accomplish more.

You can help more people to help themselves to a healthier future by supporting the launch of the 2009 water project: “Build 100 Wells - Train 100 People”. Not only will 100 Wells be built, but 100 people will be trained in the process to build these wells and learn about the importance of clean water and good sanitation practices. 

ISAA’s goals in conjunction with LWD for the next two years are the delivery and training of a new bore hole drill, training in concrete well construction for lining of hard dug wells, purchase of support vehicles that will help to generate income for further advancement and progress of the children’s and youth development work.

Using proven approaches and available technologies, we can make huge progress towards the MDG safe water and sanitation target by 2015.

ISAA seeks to create change by building capacity in individuals and in the broader communities with which we partner with. Be part of the challenge to help make water supply and sanitation a reality for all.

I hope that as we seek to improve water and sanitation amongst the poorest people groups in Uganda, you may also be inspired to act with us to bring dignity and change. Contact us today!

ISAA seeks to create change towards a sustainable future by building capacity in individuals and organisations, and in the broader community. Through our partnership with LWD we actively aim to pass on our knowledge and skills through training our local partners and participants through close collaboration. 

Sustainable Futures

The key to our approach is through strategic integration of planing, with grassroots operational and tactical activities. We work collaboratively with government, local churches, developers, NGO's, local leaders and the community to achieve best practice in meeting the necessary goals and objectives. Through WatSan training we aim to provide the locals with key resources that can be used efficiently and effectively, that they are fully valued and managed responsibly. Through this training we offer our local partners and participants solutions that are cost effective, flexible and promote sustainability. 

Practical Action

Community Led Total Sanitation programs (CLTS) are meeting the need and improving the quality of life. Hygienic and sanitary practices need to be actively promoted. Operation and maintenance are a must and need to be integrated in the planning process of water and sanitation work. LWD's integrated approaches in the project planning process has yielded some positive outcomes by prioritising the need, choosing the right technologies and deliverable methodology,  training and interactive learning, using low cost local resources in the construction, training locals in management and maintenance and improving the environment.

Community involvement, integrated planning, capacity building and ownership, play a particular key role in securing long-term commitment and sustainability of water and sanitation projects. By engaging locals in training and decision making, helps empower them to self-manage and run similar projects without dependancy.