Water is Life
Sanitation is Dignity
We are a UK charity dedicated to the support of a water and sanitation project managed by the Anglican Dioceses of North Kigezi and Kinkiizi in south-west Uganda. Our Ugandan arm is known as NKKD WATSAN.
Our project contributes directly to the achievement of UN water and sanitation Millennium Development Goals in the Ugandan Districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu.
We invite you to lend a hand to this important work, which directly benefits some of the poorest communities in the world.
WATSAN COMMUNIQUE DECEMBER 2011
(As discussed and agreed between Revd. Baingana Eric Mugyenzi (Project Co-ordinator) and Mr. Ian Bensted (Chairman, UK Support Group) in the presence of Revd. Eric Kamuteeera (Project Consultant) and Mrs. Ellie Bensted (Secretary, UK Support Group), and Peace Corps Volunteer, Jacob Carpenter.)
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We praise God for achievements of WATSAN to date, and specifically for the ceremonies in Kifunjo and Nyambizi presided over by Bishop Dan Zoreka of the Diocese of Kinkiizi, witnessed by Ian and Ellie Bensted, and attended by secular dignitaries including the Mayor of Kanungu and the Chairman of Local Council III, Kambuga Sub-County, respectively, and hundreds of joyful beneficiaries.
We praise God for achievements of WATSAN to date, and specifically for the ceremonies in Kifunjo and Nyambizi presided over by Bishop Dan Zoreka of the Diocese of Kinkiizi, witnessed by Ian and Ellie Bensted, and attended by secular dignitaries including the Mayor of Kanungu and the Chairman of Local Council III, Kambuga Sub-County, respectively, and hundreds of joyful beneficiaries.2.We are delighted that, following the signing in March 2010 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Dioceses of North Kigezi and Kinkiizi, and the subsequent appointment of new Bishops in both Dioceses, and the meeting of the Management Committee on Sept. 19th. 2011, at which both Bishops were present, collaboration and understanding between administrative and development personnel in the two dioceses has greatly improved, and there is a tremendously positive atmosphere in WATSAN generally. We look forward to this partnership continuing to thrive.
We are delighted that, following the signing in March 2010 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Dioceses of North Kigezi and Kinkiizi, and the subsequent appointment of new Bishops in both Dioceses, and the meeting of the Management Committee on Sept. 19th. 2011, at which both Bishops were present, collaboration and understanding between administrative and development personnel in the two dioceses has greatly improved, and there is a tremendously positive atmosphere in WATSAN generally. We look forward to this partnership continuing to thrive.3. We are delighted with the wholehearted support expressed repeatedly in word and deed by Bishops Patrick Tugume-Tusingwire of North Kigezi, and Bishop Dan Zoreka of Kinkiizi, and with their commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding.
We are delighted with the wholehearted support expressed repeatedly in word and deed by Bishops Patrick Tugume-Tusingwire of North Kigezi, and Bishop Dan Zoreka of Kinkiizi, and with their commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding.4.Eric K’s consultancy role is working out well, and has facilitated the new Co-ordinator in meeting his distance learning commitment and first module assignment in a timely manner. The new co-ordinator also feels he is learning a great deal from the consultant.
Eric K’s consultancy role is working out well, and has facilitated the new Co-ordinator in meeting his distance learning commitment and first module assignment in a timely manner. The new co-ordinator also feels he is learning a great deal from the consultant.5.We are very pleased with the appointment of Charles Rwamunahe as our Kinkiizi Link Person, and are grateful for his contribution to the success of the ceremonies in Kifunjo and Nyambizi.
We are very pleased with the appointment of Charles Rwamunahe as our Kinkiizi Link Person, and are grateful for his contribution to the success of the ceremonies in Kifunjo and Nyambizi.6.We would like to express our gratitude for the loyalty of NKKD WATSAN’s core staff in Rukungiri, together with the field staff and fundis as and when they are employed. We affirm our confidence in their high level of skill and competence, and their ability to perform with integrity at a high level of quality when entrusted with donor funds from whatever source.
We would like to express our gratitude for the loyalty of NKKD WATSAN’s core staff in Rukungiri, together with the field staff and fundis as and when they are employed. We affirm our confidence in their high level of skill and competence, and their ability to perform with integrity at a high level of quality when entrusted with donor funds from whatever source.7.We welcome the commitment to the project by the US Peace Corps for a period of two years, of Jacob Carpenter (locally known as Carpenter Jacob Kamugisha), a young professional water engineer who has a good level of expertise in water development matters, and has undertaken significant research in the area. He has a keen intention to make a substantial contribution to the project.
We welcome the commitment to the project by the US Peace Corps for a period of two years, of Jacob Carpenter (locally known as Carpenter Jacob Kamugisha), a young professional water engineer who has a good level of expertise in water development matters, and has undertaken significant research in the area. He has a keen intention to make a substantial contribution to the project.8.The team have expressed great satisfaction at the delivery of the replacement vehicle, a 3 litre Hilux truck. It is proposed that the old vehicle be sold in aid of the acquisition of the Truckman Top required for the new vehicle, after consultation and clearance by the Management Committee or its Chairman. The value of the old vehicle will be researched in Kampala.
The team have expressed great satisfaction at the delivery of the replacement vehicle, a 3 litre Hilux truck. It is proposed that the old vehicle be sold in aid of the acquisition of the Truckman Top required for the new vehicle, after consultation and clearance by the Management Committee or its Chairman. The value of the old vehicle will be researched in Kampala.9.We are concerned about issues specifically raised by the staff concerning pensions and inflation. Whilst these must ultimately be matters for the Management Committee, certain principles relating to staff pensions and salaries were agreed.
We are concerned about issues specifically raised by the staff concerning pensions and inflation. Whilst these must ultimately be matters for the Management Committee, certain principles relating to staff pensions and salaries were agreed.10.We acknowledge our concern at the present level of funding available to NKKD WATSAN for new projects, and for securing sustainability of existing projects. We have reviewed and commended one year and three year proposals for new work, and we recognise the extreme urgency of finalising these presentations as soon as possible, and if possible by Jan. 1st. 2012. We seek the support of all who have an interest in our work in securing additional funding on behalf of the project.
We acknowledge our concern at the present level of funding available to NKKD WATSAN for new projects, and for securing sustainability of existing projects. We have reviewed and commended one year and three year proposals for new work, and we recognise the extreme urgency of finalising these presentations as soon as possible, and if possible by Jan. 1st. 2012. We seek the support of all who have an interest in our work in securing additional funding on behalf of the project.11.We welcome the support to the project and contributions in kind from the Districts and are gratified to hear of the recent delivery of pipes to the value of 20 million Ug./= by Rukungiri District for the Nyarushanje GFS. We are disappointed, however, that debts to the tune of 30 million Ug./= remain unpaid by Kanungu District, and intend to continue to apply pressure for this to be paid.
We welcome the support to the project and contributions in kind from the Districts and are gratified to hear of the recent delivery of pipes to the value of 20 million Ug./= by Rukungiri District for the Nyarushanje GFS. We are disappointed, however, that debts to the tune of 30 million Ug./= remain unpaid by Kanungu District, and intend to continue to apply pressure for this to be paid.12.We strongly support the principle embodied in the MoU of exclusivity for WATSAN in relation to the implementation of water and sanitation projects within the two Dioceses, for the sake of spreading fixed costs over as much work as possible, and securing quality by making best use of the experience and expertise in NKKD WATSAN. In the special case of CED projects we look to some form of joint promotion, enabling WATSAN to undertake the work on the ground under supervision from CED representatives.
We strongly support the principle embodied in the MoU of exclusivity for WATSAN in relation to the implementation of water and sanitation projects within the two Dioceses, for the sake of spreading fixed costs over as much work as possible, and securing quality by making best use of the experience and expertise in NKKD WATSAN. In the special case of CED projects we look to some form of joint promotion, enabling WATSAN to undertake the work on the ground under supervision from CED representatives.Extract from Report of the Trustees to the Charity Commission, 2010
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
IN THE UK
The Trustees met twice during 2010, on one occasion joined by our Patron, Andrew Watson, Bishop of Aston and our present and future Field Directors. Three trustees visited Uganda in February, witnessing 3 commissioning ceremonies, and the signing of a number of Memoranda of Understanding in pursuit of our policy of encouraging a partnership approach between Ugandan Dioceses, North Kigezi and Kinkiizi, and with Government.
The Trustees have been especially active in preparation for the pending retirement of our Field Director, Canon Eric Kamuteera, including organising and funding training for his replacement, Revd. Eric Baingana in the sum of £8000. Eric and Adrine Kamuteera toured the UK in the autumn. Eric spoke on behalf of WATSAN at over 20 venues, including "hands on" watery events, a concert, harvest meals, and a breakfast, as well as church services. Eric is due to retire in June 2011, after 18 years of selfless and honourable service. Revd. Eric Baingana has during the year completed the first five of the modules for a Postgraduate Diploma in "Water and Environmental Management" at WEDC, Loughborough Univ. He will complete his Diploma by distance learning. Funds transmitted to Uganda, totalling £39000, supported the Mothers' Union project and also, importantly, covered central costs of the local organisation which has enabled projects funded by other institutions to proceed - see below
IN UGANDA
The NKKD WATSAN Team in Uganda have been busy throughout the year as follows:
•Completion of the final Phase 3 of Nyambizi Gravity Flow Scheme, which in total benefits 4000 people, growing eventually to 6000.•Construction of rainwater catchment systems and latrines at the Mothers' Union training centre in Rukungiri where 60 young ladies live and train. Further work is planned here.•Construction of two of three phases of Kanungu town water supply project. With the third phase to be implemented in 2011, some 4000 people will benefit. As well as water supply, each of these schemes includes essential sanitation improvements and health/hygiene and O&M education and training.
Updated May 27th. 2011
WATSAN Uganda, UK Support
Patron: Andrew Watson, Bishop of Aston
Kifunjo WASH Project Handover Ceremony, Dec. 2011
