Red Rhino Development exists to see Uganda liberated from the bondage of waterborne disease and poverty. We leverage the transformative power of clean water to empower Ugandans using our synergistic, three-tiered approach:
- Equipping communities with the safe water resources they need to thrive today.
- Developing sustainable water enterprises that keep clean water flowing tomorrow.
- Supporting the establishment of national systems that will ensure safe water flows forever.
In collaboration with government, NGO partners, and the private sector, the Red Rhino Development blends philanthropy, market-based approaches, and advocacy to catalyze innovation and rapidly respond to evolving needs in Uganda’s water sector.
Theory of Change:
Impact: Improved health, vocational opportunities, and quality of life for Ugandans.
Outcomes: Sustainable access to safe water in Ugandan communities, including at schools, health facilities, and places of worship.
What That Provides: Our three-tiered approach provides immediate water access today, develops sustainable enterprises that keep water flowing tomorrow, and supports national systems that ensure safe water flows forever.
What We Do:
Build water infrastructure, develop sustainable water enterprises, and advocate for national systems that keep clean water flowing.
We Believe That:
- Health, vocational opportunities, and quality of life improve when safe water is accessible
- Demand for enterprise-based safe water services can be unlocked in Ugandan markets
- Strong national policies and systems will lead to long-term water resource sustainability
How We Do It:
- Rainwater collection system installations
- Borehole well rehabilitations
- New borehole well drilling
- Solar powered water system installations
- Hand washing station installations
- Water filter distributions
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene training
- AquaTrust: Water infrastructure operation and maintenance
- AquaTrust Filters: Water filter sales
- National advocacy for sustainable operation and maintenance policies
- Participation in working groups that advise on sector policy development
- District and National advocacy for uptake of a unified data system, RUMIS
- mWater data system training and consulting for NGOs and government teams