Foundation for Human Security Initiative
Water: The Source of Life and Dignity
Access to clean, safe, and sufficient water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of human security. At FHSI, we work tirelessly to ensure that every Ugandan — from remote villages to urban slums — has reliable access to water for drinking, sanitation, and livelihoods.
Our water programs integrate infrastructure development, community governance, climate adaptation, and hygiene education to deliver sustainable, locally owned solutions that last beyond our involvement.
What We Do
- Drill and rehabilitate boreholes with solar-powered systems
- Construct rainwater harvesting systems for schools and health centers
- Protect natural springs and promote watershed management
- Establish and train community water user committees (especially women-led)
- Promote WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) education in schools and villages
- Advocate for equitable water policies and climate-resilient infrastructure
Why It Matters
Over 21 million Ugandans lack access to safe drinking water. Women and girls spend hours daily collecting water, missing school and economic opportunities. Contaminated water causes repeated disease outbreaks — cholera, typhoid, and dysentery — claiming thousands of lives yearly.
Water insecurity fuels gender inequality, poverty, and conflict. When water is scarce or unsafe, entire communities suffer.
Strategy 50 Target
By 2050, FHSI commits to ensuring that 90% of communities in our program areas have year-round access to safe water within 500 meters of their homes — dramatically reducing waterborne disease mortality and freeing women and children for education and opportunity.
Every borehole we drill, every spring we protect, and every community we empower is a step toward a Uganda where water is no longer a barrier to survival — but a foundation for thriving.
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