Location: Kyebando, Wakiso, Uganda
Client: GGPS (God is Good Preparatory School)
Main Donors: Water & Stone Centre Inc. and Innovation Housing (USA)
Dates: January – May 2010
Report by: Dan Andabati
Nature of work: Innovative design and construction of a VIP latrine & two-10000L rainwater tanks at GGPS in Kyebando – Wakiso using ISSB technology. GET arranged for purchase of the press & provided block-making & masonry trainings for the volunteers involved. DA did drawings, costing, & provided project management & site supervision support.
Current status: Complete & in use.
Results / Outcomes: Improved hygiene and sanitation at the school.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Piloting of innovative latrine design, construction and operation in Urban Slum
Location: Namuwongo Slum, Kampala, Uganda
Client: NACODO (Namuwongo Community Development Association)
Main Donor: MBTF (Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation)
Dates: January – April 2010
Report by: Dan Andabati
Nature of work: Design and construction of two latrine blocks and water tanks using an innovative design (blend of eco-san and VIP latrines) and ISSB technology in a challenging environment (high water table) with full engagement by Good Earth with the local community.
Current status: Construction complete, latrines in use and ongoing monitoring conducted periodically.
Results / Outcomes: Successful pilot of the design and construction with innovative technology and highly participative approach. Latrines now in use with attendant health benefits. Income yet to be generated through sale of urine. Ongoing monitoring to determine long-term results.
Client: NACODO (Namuwongo Community Development Association)
Main Donor: MBTF (Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation)
Dates: January – April 2010
Report by: Dan Andabati
Nature of work: Design and construction of two latrine blocks and water tanks using an innovative design (blend of eco-san and VIP latrines) and ISSB technology in a challenging environment (high water table) with full engagement by Good Earth with the local community.
Current status: Construction complete, latrines in use and ongoing monitoring conducted periodically.
Results / Outcomes: Successful pilot of the design and construction with innovative technology and highly participative approach. Latrines now in use with attendant health benefits. Income yet to be generated through sale of urine. Ongoing monitoring to determine long-term results.
The Amazing Youth Centre (Northern Uganda)
Location: Patongo, Pader, Uganda
Client: Jubilee Action (Uganda Chapter)?
Main Donors: Jubilee Action (UK)?
Dates: January – August 2010
Report by: Dan Andabati
Nature of work: This year, Jubilee Action has committed to building a new youth centre in the war-ravaged Patongo, which will bring education and counselling to the traumatized children who were abducted by the LRA insurgents. Article 25 and Henning Stummel Architects (UK) were contracted to design the rehabilitation centre using compressed earth, and GET (DA) has been offering local (Uganda) design support.
Current status: Ready for tendering (September/October 2010). The non-interlocking format CEB has been adopted for this project and a local developer to be contracted to construct the centre.
Results / Outcomes: Project yet to be implemented.
Further information: Jubilee Action
Client: Jubilee Action (Uganda Chapter)?
Main Donors: Jubilee Action (UK)?
Dates: January – August 2010
Report by: Dan Andabati
Nature of work: This year, Jubilee Action has committed to building a new youth centre in the war-ravaged Patongo, which will bring education and counselling to the traumatized children who were abducted by the LRA insurgents. Article 25 and Henning Stummel Architects (UK) were contracted to design the rehabilitation centre using compressed earth, and GET (DA) has been offering local (Uganda) design support.
Current status: Ready for tendering (September/October 2010). The non-interlocking format CEB has been adopted for this project and a local developer to be contracted to construct the centre.
Results / Outcomes: Project yet to be implemented.
Further information: Jubilee Action
NDHS Water and Sanitation Project (Central Uganda)
Location: Nyendo, Masaka, Uganda
Client: NDHS (Notre Dame High School)
Main Donors: Kisoboka Trust (UK); The Waterloo Foundation (UK)
Dates: June – August 2010
Report by: Dan Andabati (DA)
Nature of work: Following successful completion of ISSB rainwater harvesting system and latrine construction projects in 2008 & 2009 through GET (technology) support, Kisoboka Trust & the Waterloo Foundation have pledged to fund another (larger) rainwater harvesting system and girls’ washrooms in 2010. GET (DA) developed project proposal to construct the new facilities using ISSB.
Current status: Proposals have been submitted to the donors for evaluation. Due to funding limitations, a possible 2-phased implementation has been envisaged with Phase 1 to start any time soon (when funds are availed).
Results / Outcomes: Better hygiene and sanitation at the school, which is expected to improve with implementation of the new projects.
Client: NDHS (Notre Dame High School)
Main Donors: Kisoboka Trust (UK); The Waterloo Foundation (UK)
Dates: June – August 2010
Report by: Dan Andabati (DA)
Nature of work: Following successful completion of ISSB rainwater harvesting system and latrine construction projects in 2008 & 2009 through GET (technology) support, Kisoboka Trust & the Waterloo Foundation have pledged to fund another (larger) rainwater harvesting system and girls’ washrooms in 2010. GET (DA) developed project proposal to construct the new facilities using ISSB.
Current status: Proposals have been submitted to the donors for evaluation. Due to funding limitations, a possible 2-phased implementation has been envisaged with Phase 1 to start any time soon (when funds are availed).
Results / Outcomes: Better hygiene and sanitation at the school, which is expected to improve with implementation of the new projects.
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