Water Sanitation and Hygiene

The SSPP is committed to improving the overall right to access of clean water and sanitation services. That is why we educate low resource communites on WASH principles while extending key findings to relevant offices for attention and government intervention. Our strong parterships and collaborations in the communities of Bwaise, Dokolo, Kaberamaido, Kalaki, Kyebando and Mulago enables our WASH programs to be developed in close collaboration with community leaders and village health teams (VHTs), catering to the community's specific prevalent WASH principle struggles.

Our WASH program educates and trains underserved communities on WASH principles such as basic water and hygiene management. Participating households are later evaluated based on our Critical 8 framework, a framework of eight key elements standardised slum households should have to be considered sanitised and healthy. The critical 8 elements include:

• A handwashing facility,
• a clean utensil stand,
• a properly ventilated latrine/toilet,
• a source of clean water,
• proper and clean water storage facilities,
• a garbage bag,
• house cleaning equipment,
• and the possibility to sanitise water.

Households that pass the evaluation are rewarded with a Solvatten unit, a portable water decontamination and water heater system that uses sunlight to purify water for drinking, innovated by, and distributed in partnership with Solvatten AB.

SSPP also host semiannual Slum Sanitation Days where communities are educated on WASH and SRH topics as well as debates and seminars on WASH principles in school.

Sexual Reproductive Health

SSPP partners with schools to deliver training programs on Menstrual Hygience and Sexual and Reproductive Health. The aim is to help individuals in underserved Ugandan communities to make more informed life decisions and students are educated on SRH topics through:

1. Interactive workshops and debate sessions, aimed to challenge myths and promote accurate SRH knowledge.
2. Entertaining drama performances and skits addressing stigma and challenges around SRH.
3. IEC materials and educational games on menstrual education, hygiene, pain manangement and myths.

We are currently partnering with 12 different schools in Uganda, six in the Bwaise Community, Kampala, two schools respectively in the communities of Dokolo, Kabaramaido and Kalaki in the North and aim to expand our operations to Jinja in the near future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Livelihoods

The Sustainable Livelihoods Program at SSPP is designed to equip marginalized communities with practical skills that enhance economic independence and resilience. Since 2014, SSPP has been committed to building the capacity of low resource households through tailored training and ongoing support, ensuring that participants are empowered to create lasting, positive change in their lives.

1. Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Skills Training We provide hands-on training in sustainable farming practices, enabling households to improve food security and income generation. Participants also receive mentorship in small business development, helping them launch or expand local enterprises.


2. Financial Literacy and Household Management Recognizing the importance of informed financial decisions, our program includes training in budgeting, saving, and household resource planning. This empowers families to better manage their income and build economic stability over time.