About this project

This youth-led project in Zombo District, Uganda, focuses on achieving SDG 6: Clean Water and
Sanitation by addressing contamination of wells and boreholes and poor waste management in
market areas. Many wells, critical water sources for over 1,000 residents, are polluted due to litter
and inadequate sanitation practices. Market areas, bustling with activity, accumulate plastic and
organic waste, posing health risks like waterborne diseases. Our initiative organizes regular clean-
ups, installs waste bins, and conducts community sensitization to promote hygiene. An innovative
component involves recycling plastic waste into eco-bricks for community infrastructure, such as
pathways. The project engages youth aged 18–30, including young women and those with
disabilities, to lead cleanups and awareness campaigns. We will partner with local schools, market
vendors, and the Zombo District Water Department to ensure stakeholder involvement and
sustainability. With a budget of 3,500 CAD, the project will fund clean-up materials, bins,
transportation, and campaigns over six months. By improving access to clean water and reducing
health risks, the project will directly benefit over 1,000 people, particularly vulnerable groups like
children and the elderly. Social media will amplify our impact, inspiring other communities. The
model is replicable, promoting sustainable sanitation practices across neighbouring districts.

Goals and Objectives

Goal: To enhance access to clean water and improve sanitation in Zombo District by cleaning wells,
boreholes, and market areas, aligning with SDG 6.
Objectives:
1. Clean Water Access: Clean 10 wells and 5 boreholes to ensure safe drinking water for 1,000+
residents within six months.
2. Sanitation Improvement: Remove 500 kg of waste from market areas and install 20 waste
bins to reduce littering and health risks.
3. Community Awareness: Conduct 12 sensitization workshops to educate 2,000 residents on
hygiene and waste management.
4. Youth Empowerment: Train 50 youth (18–30 years) to lead cleanups and advocacy, ensuring
inclusivity of young women and youth with disabilities.
5. Innovative Waste Management: Recycle 200 kg of plastic waste into eco-bricks for
community infrastructure, such as pathways.
6. Sustainability: Establish a community-led maintenance system for wells and bins to ensure
long-term impact.
These objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), focusing
on immediate cleanup and long-term behavioral change. By addressing water contamination and
waste mismanagement, the project promotes health and environmental sustainability, empowering
youth as change agents.

Expected result

The project will deliver transformative outcomes for Zombo District, directly impacting over 1,000
residents by improving access to clean water and sanitation. By cleaning 10 wells and 5 boreholes,
we will ensure safe drinking water, reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases like cholera and
typhoid. This will benefit approximately 500 households reliant on these water sources.
Market cleanups will remove 500 kg of waste, including plastic and organic debris, from key trading
areas. Installing 20 waste bins will curb littering, fostering a cleaner environment. Pre- and post-
cleanup surveys will measure a projected 70% reduction in visible waste, improving hygiene for
market vendors and customers.
Community sensitization workshops will reach 1,000 residents, promoting hygiene practices and
waste management. Surveys will assess knowledge gains, targeting a 60% increase in awareness of
proper waste disposal and water handling. Youth-led campaigns will ensure inclusivity, with at least
50% female participation and representation from youth with disabilities, fostering community
ownership.
The recycling of 200 kg of plastic into eco-bricks will create sustainable infrastructure, such as
pathways, benefiting 300 households by improving access to wells and markets. This innovative
approach will reduce plastic pollution and demonstrate practical waste repurposing, measurable by
the number of eco-bricks produced (target: 400 units).
Social media campaigns will document progress, reaching 2,000 online viewers and inspiring
replication in neighboring districts. Engagement metrics (likes, shares) will gauge impact.
Partnerships with schools, vendors, and the Zombo District Water Department will ensure logistical
support and sustainability, with 80% of bins maintained post-project. Long-term, a community-led
committee will oversee monthly cleanups, ensuring sustained impact. The project’s replicable model
will be shared via a guidebook, enabling other districts to adopt similar initiatives.

About me / organisation
john wilembe

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