KAMPALA, Uganda — A Ugandan non-profit organization is urging communities to train children to become champions of sanitation, both at home and in school.
Musa Abdul Rugumayo, executive director of the WEHAT Foundation, made the call Thursday during a general cleaning exercise at Acholi Quarters in Banda Parish, Nakawa Division, a slum area on the outskirts of Kampala.
Acholi Quarters faces significant sanitation challenges due to inadequate drainage systems and poor waste disposal practices.
“Children are the future,” Rugumayo said. “We need to start teaching them to be champions of change in various aspects.”
The WEHAT Foundation, founded three years ago, focuses on welfare, education, healthcare, advocacy and talent development in five districts, including Kampala.
Residents emphasized the need for government intervention to improve sanitation. Tweyanze Galabuzi, a resident of Acholi Quarters, said authorities should provide bins for proper waste disposal and establish strict regulations.
Mary Kobusingye, communications lead at Movit Foundation, which participated in the cleaning exercise, said personal hygiene is crucial and urged organizations to adopt sustainable development practices.
