{"id":673,"date":"2026-04-23T07:57:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/?p=673"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:12:20","slug":"transforming-lives-in-northern-uganda-divineaid-and-ryans-well-foundation-celebrate-major-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/transforming-lives-in-northern-uganda-divineaid-and-ryans-well-foundation-celebrate-major-milestone\/","title":{"rendered":"DivineAid and Ryan\u2019s Well Foundation Celebrate Major Milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LIRA, UGANDA (December 2024)<\/strong> \u2013 Divine Agency for Integrated Development (DivineAid) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a pivotal phase of the “Improving Lives Through WASH, Economic Empowerment and Environmental Protection”<\/strong> initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implemented in partnership with the Ryan\u2019s Well Foundation<\/strong>, this project represents a holistic approach to rural development, addressing the interconnected challenges of water scarcity, poverty, and climate change in Northern Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrated Impact: Beyond Just Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This phase of the project has delivered life-changing results across multiple sectors, ensuring that the benefits of clean water are supported by strong community structures and economic opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Achievements at a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Clean Water Access:<\/strong> Construction of 13 new water sources<\/strong>, providing safe, reliable drinking water to thousands of households and reducing the burden of waterborne diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Health & Hygiene:<\/strong> Formation of 13 Community Health Clubs<\/strong>. These clubs serve as hubs for hygiene education, ensuring that clean water is handled safely and that sanitation practices improve at the household level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Economic Empowerment:<\/strong> Establishment of 13 Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups<\/strong>. By providing a platform for local savings and small-scale credit, these groups empower residents\u2014especially women\u2014to invest in their businesses, pay school fees, and build financial resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Climate Action for a Sustainable Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In line with DivineAid\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability, this initiative took a bold step toward climate adaptation. Through the newly formed Village Environmental Protection Committees (VEPC)<\/strong>, the project successfully planted 13,000 trees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These trees will play a vital role in restoring local ecosystems, protecting water catchment areas, and providing a buffer against the increasing effects of climate change, such as soil erosion and unpredictable weather patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A Partnership for Progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    “The success of this phase demonstrates what is possible when community-led action meets dedicated international partnership,” said a DivineAid Program Manager. “By combining WASH with economic and environmental tools, we aren’t just solving today’s problems\u2014we are building a foundation for a self-sufficient tomorrow.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We extend our deepest gratitude to the Ryan\u2019s Well Foundation<\/strong> and the local government stakeholders whose collaboration made these results possible. Together, we are keeping Community Hope Alive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    LIRA, UGANDA (December 2024) \u2013 Divine Agency for Integrated Development (DivineAid) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of a pivotal phase of the “Improving Lives Through WASH, Economic Empowerment and Environmental Protection” initiative. Implemented in partnership with the Ryan\u2019s Well Foundation, this project represents a holistic approach to rural development, addressing the interconnected challenges […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_angie_page":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-progress"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=673"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":763,"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/673\/revisions\/763"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divineaid.or.ug\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}