ISOKO Y'UBUZIMA
Is a 5-year U.S. 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) services in rural areas of Rwanda.
About Isoko y'Ubuzima
Isoko y’Ubuzima draws on a consortium's experience working closely with national and district governments, the private sector, and communities to improve water access for 100,000 Rwandans.
The implementation follows the District-Wide Approach, approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure and piloted in 5 districts, to ensure sustainable access to clean water for everyone. The District-Wide Approach was born out of Water For People’s Everyone Forever Model, which seeks to bring sustainable WASH services to every community, school, and clinic in a district.
Isoko y’Ubuzima will provide technical and financial support for the Government of Rwanda through 3 major strategic objectives:
• Improve WASH governance
• Improve drinking water services
• Improve sanitation and handwashing services and products
The overall Isoko y’Ubuzima goal is to increase and sustain equitable access to and use of safe drinking water and sanitation services, reducing families’ health, economic, and social burdens due to the lack of WASH services.
Consortium Members
Our Impact
Improved Water Services: How Ruhango’s Rehabilitated Water Supply Empowers Communities
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…
From Struggle to Comfort: How Accessible Toilets Transformed the Lives of People with Disabilities
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.…
From Passive Sales to Dynamic Community Outreach: Fanny’s Journey in Sanitation Entrepreneurship
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…
Human-Centered Design for Affordable Sanitation Solutions
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…
The Importance of Reducing Non-Revenue Water for Sustainable Water Management
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…
Water Improves School Performance
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…
DQ Selling: Revolutionizing Sanitation Product Sales
In the ever-evolving landscape of sales and behavior change, a shift is taking place –*Decision Quotient (DQ) Selling. It’s not just about closing deals; it’s about empowering customers to make…
Access to Permanent Running Water, a Wish Granted, Says Anitha
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…
Transforming Hygiene and Sanitation practices in her community
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.…
Women Boosting the Sanitation Changes We Need in the Community
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…
No regrets for investing in sanitation
It’s been five months since Valentine Uwamahoro says she first heard about the importance of constructing an improved latrine for her family. The United States Government-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima project community…
Access to basic sanitation: Inclusively overcoming the challenges
Thousands of rural households in Rwanda still lack access to sanitation and hygiene services. and for people living with disabilities, the lack of access to hygiene and sanitation services and…
Kayonza community urged to support people with disabilities
People with disabilities are the most vulnerable to poor hygiene, lack of relevant sanitary equipment, access to clean water, and lack of support by the community to improve their hygiene,…
Sanitation and Hygiene Influencers Making the Difference
William Musoni spends his days working as a laborer. When he’s not working, he educates communities in Rwanda’s Eastern Province on good hygiene practices, with a special focus on handwashing.…
Words from Bruce Uwonkunda, Deputy Chief of Party
Water For People and the Isoko y’Ubuzima consortium members are very happy to participate in this formal launch of the Isoko y’Ubuzima and Gikuriro Kuri Bose projects. We are honored to have been selected by USAID to implement Isoko y’Ubuzima program to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Rwanda.
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Please contact us:
Water For People
Kigali Rwanda
Gasabo, Kacyiru
KG 7 Ave, Kigali, House # 41
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +250 788 302 111
