Funded by D. Swarovski KG, BMCT implements the Sustainable Water Management for People and Nature around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) project to address some of the above challenges related to both environment and livelihood among the populations that live adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP). The project that will run from 2012- 2015.
The project is being implemented in 20 schools and communities neighboring BINP in Kanungu District in South Western Uganda. 20 water schools (WASH clubs) have been established and sanitation activities initiated and water tanks constructed. This was mainly under pillar 1 of the Swarovski program which includes access to fresh and safe water. The provision of clean, safe and portable water greatly reduced household chores undertaken by women and children and improved family hygiene.
Construction of gravity water tanks in …..districts.