Excitement as Tekworo Foundation launches UGX 800 million WASH project in Pader

22 October 2026, 6:25 am

By Bonny Mike Okello

Excitement has gripped students and education stakeholders following the launch of an estimated UGX 800 million Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project by Tekworo Foundation in Pader District, aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene services at school.

The project, implemented by Tekworo Foundation in Pader in partnership with Te-Tekworo Foundation in Australia, is designed to improve learners’ welfare, particularly that of girls, through an improved water supply and better sanitation facilities.

The initiative comprises two major components: water supply for students’ personal hygiene and domestic use, and waste management. The latter includes the construction of 10 stances of toilet facilities, with 30 intended for girls, alongside solid waste management systems.

The solid waste management component is expected to support the collection and recycling of waste into manure for agricultural use and other productive purposes.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Tekworo Foundation Executive Director Alice Acan attributed the project’s success to the strong partnership between the foundation and its Australian counterpart. She said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to the safety, dignity and well-being of schoolgirls.

Acan noted that the school has more than 800 students and consumes approximately 40,000 litres of water daily for bathing and other activities, making reliable access to water essential to their welfare.

She expressed optimism that the project would significantly improve hygiene standards and create a better learning environment for girls.

Meanwhile, Pader District Education Officer Francis Olwoch commended the donor for supporting the education sector, describing the initiative as the first of its kind in the district.

Olwoch applauded Tekworo Foundation’s leadership for investing in a project that addresses critical water, sanitation and hygiene needs within the school community.

He pledged the district education department’s support for the foundation, particularly in initiatives aimed at improving educational standards and learners’ welfare across Pader District.

Representing Pader District LCV Chairperson Hon. Alfred Akena, Councillor V Ojok Samule Okwera, who also serves as Secretary for Social Services in Pader District Local Government, expressed appreciation to Te-Tekworo Foundation in Australia for its continued support to the district through its partnership with Tekworo Foundation.

Okwera said the intervention demonstrated the importance of partnerships between development organisations and local communities in addressing essential social service needs, particularly in education and public health.

The launch of the WASH project marks an important step towards improving access to water and sanitation facilities at the school, where adequate hygiene services are essential for students’ health, dignity and participation in academic activities.

The project is also expected to contribute to a cleaner school environment through improved waste management practices.

As implementation progresses, stakeholders will be looking to ensure that the facilities are properly maintained and sustainably managed to deliver long-term benefits to learners and the wider school community.