Isoko y’Ubuzima
In the heart of Ruhango District, Southern Rwanda, one of the 10 districts where the United States Government-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima project operates, increased water availability and access collaboration, the district embarked on a journey to deliver improved water services with a focus on inclusivity, quality, and equity through the rehabilitation of the Nyiramuhebe-Kanzogera-Muyunzwe water supply…
On a sunny Friday morning, in a quiet valley of Kigabiro, Rwamagana district, Eastern Rwanda, golden sunlight dances through tall banana trees, their wide green leaves swaying gently in the breeze. Crisscrossing roads wind through the plantation, creating paths where passengers pause, surrounded by the warmth and life of the lush landscape. In just a few…
Tuyizere Francoise, popularly known as Fanny, operates a sanitation showroom in Kaduha Sector, Nyamagabe District, Southern Rwanda. Her journey in sanitation entrepreneurship began in September 2022 with the support of the United States Government-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima project. Trained by Isoko y’Ubuzima as a hygiene focal person and a member of the “Abatanyuranya (the Unanimous)” village…
How terribly frustrating it must be to understand the importance of good sanitation in our homes for the health and safety of our family members, and yet not be able to afford the needed changes. Sylvie Niyingenera is a mother from Kirehe District, Musaza Sector, who says she cannot afford a concrete slab in the…
Water is scarce, and its availability is essential for health and social and economic development. However, the increasing population and economic growth put pressure on water resources, leading to water scarcity. In rural areas in Rwanda, the situation is no different, and the demand for clean and safe drinking water is increasing rapidly. Non-Revenue Water…
Gatongati Village, nestled in the remote reaches of Nyanza District’s Cyabakamyi Sector, is experiencing a transformational journey propelled by a fundamental necessity: clean water. Mujara Ferina, a community member whose story epitomizes the profound impact of improved water access on education and overall well-being, narrates the change. Before the rehabilitation of the water supply system,…
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In the serene, sun-kissed lands of a remote community, of Kabare Sector, Kayonza District, there existed a tale of resilience, fortitude, and the pursuit of a fundamental need: water. Among those who experienced the profound transformation brought about by access to safe water is Anitha Mukarutabana, a spirited member of this close-knit community. Recounting the…
This is an inspiring story of Emilienne Ahobantegeye, a community member in Kirehe District, Musaza Sector, Rwanda, who made significant investments in improving hygiene and sanitation at the household level. Through her dedication and hard work, she has not only improved her own life but has also become a leading advocate, driving a positive change…
Isoko y’Ubuzima is a 5-year United States Government-funded project implemented from July 2021 through July 2026 by a consortium led by Water For People to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery. Other members of the consortium are IRC, Vitens Evides International (VEI), CARE International, and African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE). The overall Isoko y’Ubuzima…