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The Healthy
Village Program:
A year-long journey that changes everything.
Clean water is only the beginning. The Healthy Village Program is a 12-month transformation that equips an entire community with the knowledge, tools, and support to live healthier lives—now and for generations to come. From building toilets to making soap, from hygiene education to spiritual care, each part of the program works together to restore health, dignity, and opportunity. A full investment is $10,000, but now you can choose to support individual segments that speak to your heart.
Did you know?
More than 75% of people in rural Uganda fail to wash their hands, accounting for at least 50% of all infant deaths due to diarrhea. Through the HVP, you provide knowledge, tools, and resources to create a healthy and sustainable community. Children enjoy better health and spend more time in school, while adults and community members flourish by utilizing healthy habits. Families are empowered to start businesses, enhance their homes, and take charge of their futures, leading to a ripple effect of positive change for each community member. Your generosity becomes a beacon of hope, helping to end poverty and fostering a healthier and more resilient future for countless individuals in this community.
Our Solution is Sustainable
The Problem: Despite providing clean water, rural Uganda faces dire sanitation challenges. Open defecation and poor hygiene lead to deadly diseases like diarrhea, affecting millions.
Our Solution: The Healthy Village Program educates communities on sanitation, building latrines, and handwashing. Through sustained efforts, we aim to eradicate open defecation and ensure access to clean water, saving lives.
Our Commitment: Wells of Life's 12-month intensive WASH Program prioritizes sustainable solutions, spanning three years with regular follow-ups. Thorough assessments measure progress, ensuring effectiveness and accountability.
The Healthy Village Program:
A year-long journey that changes everything
Clean water is only the beginning. The Healthy Village Program is a 12-month journey that equips an entire community with the tools to thrive—today and for generations to come. From hygiene education to building toilets, from making soap to spiritual care, each segment restores health, dignity, and opportunity.
A full program is $10,000, but now you can support individual segments that speak to your heart—empowering families to move from scarcity to abundance and building a healthier, more resilient future.
Sanitation & Hygiene – $3,200
This core component builds a foundation of health and dignity. Local masons are trained to construct latrines and handwashing stations, giving them a valuable trade and a new income stream. At the same time, we work with nearby hardware stores to ensure that essential sanitation materials are available and affordable within the community. To tie it all together, trained local promoters educate families on why these products matter, how to use them, and how to access them. Schools, churches, and health centers receive water filters and sanitation bins. At the same time, students and teachers learn how to make their own soap and reusable sanitary pads—skills that often blossom into small businesses. The ultimate goal: end open defecation and make hygiene a way of life for the entire community.
Spiritual Care & Community Engagement – $2,300
Churches are powerful agents of both spiritual and physical healing. In every community, we partner with 1–2 local churches to ensure that health and hygiene are embraced as part of both physical and spiritual well-being. Pastors receive training to weave WASH principles into their ministry, and together we host showings of the Jesus Film in schools, churches, and public spaces, offering both inspiration and education. But the true power lies in how churches mobilize. Church members are empowered to identify and support vulnerable households—those with elderly or disabled members—who may not be able to complete sanitation requirements on their own. They step in to build handwashing stations, share materials, and ensure no one is left behind. The result is a unified community that uplifts its most at-risk members, creating transformation from the inside out.
Media & Radio Outreach – $1,000
In rural Uganda, radio is still the most powerful way to reach people. This segment includes daily short skits and hygiene messages broadcast in the local language, as well as monthly call-in talk shows featuring health officers, technicians, well mechanics, and Miss Uganda representatives. It turns every home into a classroom and every radio into a megaphone for better health.
Audio Bibles – $230
With literacy rates around 30%, audio Bibles make Scripture accessible for all. Pastors carry solar-powered audio devices into homes, sharing the Gospel in English and local languages. It’s a meaningful way to bring encouragement, dignity, and spiritual nourishment to every generation, especially elders who may not have had the chance to learn to read.
Miss Uganda & Menstrual Health Education – $1,550
Menstrual hygiene isn’t just a girl’s issue; it’s a community-wide conversation. With support from Miss Uganda, our team leads empowering sessions where girls learn to make reusable sanitary pads and care for themselves with confidence. Boys are also included in discussions to dispel stigma and end bullying. These joyful, inclusive sessions create lasting shifts in gender equality and self-worth for the next generation.
Rainwater Harvesting & Handwashing Stations – $1,500
Where wells are scarce or schools lack access to plumbing, we install large rainwater harvesting systems. These roof-fed tanks are built onto 10 community buildings or schools, providing reliable, low-maintenance water access year-round. Where necessary, Wells of Life upgrades the roofing and gutters to ensure the systems work efficiently. It’s a smart, sustainable solution that keeps hands clean and illness at bay.
Sports & Hygiene Education – $220
Kids learn best when they’re having fun. That’s why this segment introduces hygiene through sports-based learning. With obstacle courses, team drills, and themed games, children engage physically while learning how and why to stay clean. The laughter and lessons last well beyond the field.
Healthy Village Program
In 2025, Wells of Life is committed to funding 25 Healthy Village Programs (HVPs) to create lasting change in rural Ugandan communities. Each HVP is an extensive 12-month initiative that provides in-depth training and education, ensuring the success and sustainability of our WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program.
Your Generosity Creates Lasting Change
Over 75% of people in rural Uganda do not wash their hands, contributing to at least 50% of infant deaths caused by diarrhea. By supporting an HVP, you help reduce these numbers through education, infrastructure, and sustainable solutions. Children stay healthier and remain in school, while families thrive through improved hygiene and economic opportunities.
Your generosity is a beacon of hope, fostering healthier and more resilient communities. Thanks to you, 130 communities (over 100,000 people) have completed our Healthy Village Program. Be part of the solution by helping us reach our 2025 goal. With your support, we can bring 25 Healthy Village Programs to life, impacting thousands and ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.
Click here to read about your 2023 Impact, as reported by a non-biased third-party survey team.
