Uganda Water and Sanitation Network started the first WASH Impact and Influence Awards. The group wants to find people who help communities get clean water and better toilets. Over 30 million Ugandans still cannot use safe bathrooms. Many others struggle to find clean drinking water every day. Leaders announced the awards at a meeting on May 29.
The awards will honor six different types of work. Some prizes go to programs that help more people access water services. Other awards celebrate young people who lead water projects. Technology experts can win prizes for smart solutions to water problems. Media workers earn recognition for stories about water issues.
Schools and research groups compete for academic awards. One special prize honors people who worked on water issues their whole careers. Martin Kityo from the network said the awards create a movement for better water services. He asked reporters to write more stories about water champions across the country.
Government offices and foreign aid groups support the awards program. People can apply online through the network website before August 15. Winners will receive their prizes at a ceremony on October 3. The awards aim to speed up progress toward clean water for all Ugandans.
The awards will honor six different types of work. Some prizes go to programs that help more people access water services. Other awards celebrate young people who lead water projects. Technology experts can win prizes for smart solutions to water problems. Media workers earn recognition for stories about water issues.
Schools and research groups compete for academic awards. One special prize honors people who worked on water issues their whole careers. Martin Kityo from the network said the awards create a movement for better water services. He asked reporters to write more stories about water champions across the country.
Government offices and foreign aid groups support the awards program. People can apply online through the network website before August 15. Winners will receive their prizes at a ceremony on October 3. The awards aim to speed up progress toward clean water for all Ugandans.
