In the tightly packed slums of Kampala, where homes are built from scrap wood and tin, and children play near open drains, good hygiene isn’t just a habit—it’s a matter of survival. At Tez ChildFund Africa, we’ve seen how something as simple as handwashing can mean the difference between life and death.
A Silent Crisis in Plain Sight
In these communities, daily life is surrounded by invisible threats.
Children are exposed to:
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Contaminated water sources
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Overflowing waste and poor drainage
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A lack of toilets and basic hygiene items
These conditions fuel preventable diseases like cholera, typhoid, and skin infections—diseases that can be deadly when left untreated.
Our Solution: Simple Actions, Big Impact
We believe lifesaving change doesn’t always require big budgets—it starts with knowledge and small tools in the right hands.
Through our hygiene education programs, we teach:
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Proper handwashing using low-cost tools like tippy taps
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Safe water practices like boiling and proper storage
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Waste disposal habits tailored to high-risk zones
We also provide hygiene kits that include soap, sanitary pads, toothbrushes, and work with local leaders to organize clean-up drives and construct shared toilets.
The Power of Small Gifts
Every bar of soap we give, every clean water jerrycan we deliver, is made possible by a donor who believes small acts can create big change.
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$10 equips 5 families with hygiene starter kits
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$50 funds a hygiene education day in a slum school
These aren’t just supplies—they’re tools of dignity, health, and hope.
You Don’t Need to Be a Doctor to Save a Life
You just need to care.
Support local-led, practical solutions that keep children healthy and families safe.
Together, we can turn hygiene education into protection, and protection into opportunity.