From the bucket to the source
In Uganda, water shortages and poverty lead to harsh living conditions: children walk for hours instead of going to school. We are creating opportunities for them and their families.
Situation
When water dominates daily life
Uganda is a less developed country with a high population growth rate. Because the valleys in the southwest of the country are used for agriculture and are often flooded during the rainy season, people are settling in increasingly higher elevations—often far from water sources. Women and children walk for hours to fetch water. As a result, they have to make do with just a few liters each day. Cooking and drinking take priority, while personal hygiene and watering the gardens often fall by the wayside. Illness and poor harvests are the result.
Changing lives
Nadassa's story
Overview
Without water, no life.
At 241,600 km2, Uganda is almost 6 times the size of Switzerland.
Around 45 million people live in Uganda, almost 5 times more than in Switzerland.
157th out of 193 countries in the Human Development Index - Switzerland is in 2nd place.
Agriculture contributes 24% to GDP compared to less than 1% in Switzerland.
35 out of every 1,000 babies die in Uganda - ten times as many as in Switzerland.
Vision
We promote access to clean water and hygiene education, focusing on an approach that empowers people to help themselves. Together with local communities, we develop solutions that can be sustained independently. In this way, we improve health, foster self-reliance, and create opportunities for current and future generations.
Our Approach
Access to water changes lives
Together with our partner organization KDWSP, we are active in southwestern Uganda, among other places. We help establish essential livelihoods, invest in health promotion, and lay the groundwork for self-determined lives.
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Water
Better agricultural yields
Thanks to new water pipelines, rainwater tanks, and the protection of springs, clean water flows into many villages. The exhausting walks for water are eliminated, allowing children to return to school. Parents have more water and time for farming, leading to better harvests. At the same time, villagers learn about important hygiene measures and health topics, further improving their quality of life.
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We carry out our global aid projects not only with great dedication but also with the highest standards of quality and transparency to ensure your donation has the greatest impact. This is confirmed by various certifications, and through the KoGe umbrella organization, ena is accredited with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
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Transparency
ZEWO seal of approval
The most established donation seal of approval in Switzerland guarantees that the use of donations at ena is transparent and effective.
Quality
ISO 9001:2015
The ISO 9001:2015 certification attests that our aid organization complies with quality and organizational standards and is constantly developing these further.
Responsibility
CHS Alliance
The CHS Alliance sets global standards for humanitarian aid and development cooperation and monitors compliance with these standards. ena's CHS certification confirms the quality and accountability of our work.
Relevance
SDC
Our long-standing cooperation with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) as part of the umbrella organization KoGe ensures that we are a professional partner.
About us
Effective emergency aid and development cooperation.
As a relief organization, we provide life-changing opportunities worldwide through effective, straightforward assistance. We are committed to both short- and medium-term emergency aid, as well as long-term development cooperation. Based on mutual respect and an understanding of local needs, we focus primarily on livelihoods, education, health, and peace. The responsible and impactful use of entrusted donations is confirmed by the ZEWO quality seal and our commitment to the standards of the CHS Alliance.
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Our project in a summary document
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Uganda
Published: March 3, 2026