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SOTHAFO is a fully registered non-Profit organization. Founded by a team of competent youths motiva

Sothafo was formed by a group of non partisan, non-descriminative, non-racial youths with the vision of seeing Ugandan communities enjoying descent lives free of poverty, illiteracy and diseases. The organization facilitates care and support towards Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) , Youths and Women to promote sustainable development

02/09/2026

MENSTRUAL HEALTH MUST INCLUDE EVERYONE.
Every person who menstruates deserves dignity, privacy, accurate information, safe menstrual products, clean water, sanitation facilities, and the freedom to manage their period with confidence.

Yet people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups can face additional barriers from inaccessible toilets and washing facilities to limited access to menstrual products, information, support, and safe spaces.
Menstrual health is not a privilege. It's about dignity, inclusion and equality.

At Soteria Haven Foundation, we believe menstrual health programs must reach everyone, including people with disabilities, girls and women in vulnerable communities, and those who are often left behind.

Let us break the barriers.
Let us end period poverty.
Let us make menstrual health inclusive.
Let us leave no one behind.

20/08/2026

Software is as important as Hardware in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programs. In WASH programming, we may be tempted to often focus heavily on the hardware, boreholes, latrines, water systems, handwashing facilities etc. But sometimes, the software component receives far less attention. Behavior change, Hygiene promotion, Capacity building, Systems Strengthening, Accountability, Operation and Maintenance, Water quality monitoring. These are not secondary activities. They are the backbone of sustainable WASH programming.
Ablution blocks can be constructed, but who will maintain them? A latrine can be built, but will people use and maintain it? A water system can be installed, but do the users have the knowledge, ownership and structures to keep it functional? Hardware provides the infrastructure; software makes it sustainable. If we want WASH interventions to continue delivering impact beyond the project cycle, we need to invest in both. WASH is not only about what we build. It is about the people, behaviours and systems that keep it working.

29/07/2026

This is a remarkable achievement worth celebrating. We commend the Government of Uganda, health workers, community leaders, development partners, and every citizen who played a role in stopping the outbreak.
This victory reminds us that WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) is one of our strongest defenses against infectious diseases. Access to clean water, proper sanitation, regular handwashing with soap, and good hygiene practices help prevent the spread of diseases and protect our communities.

As we celebrate today, let us not lower our guard. Clean hands, clean environments, and safe sanitation save lives every day.
Together, let's continue building a healthier and safer Uganda.

28/07/2026

Poor waste disposal is more than an eyesore—it is a serious threat to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).
When garbage is dumped in roadsides and drainage channels, it: Pollutes water sources, making clean water unsafe. Blocks drainage systems, leading to flooding. Creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests. Increases the spread of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea. Damages our environment and reduces the quality of life in our communities.
Every piece of waste disposed of properly helps protect our health, our environment, and our future.
Let's all take responsibility. Use designated waste bins. Separate and recycle where possible. Keep our neighborhoods clean and safe for everyone.
Clean communities begin with responsible waste management. Together, let's protect WASH and build healthier communities.

19/07/2026

Soteria Haven Foundation team carried out a sanitation awareness activity in Mengo Parish, where we engaged residents and encouraged households to bring out their garbage for timely collection by the responsible authorities.

Proper waste disposal is more than keeping our surroundings clean—it helps prevent disease outbreaks, protects our environment, reduces blocked drainage channels, and creates a healthier and more dignified community for everyone.

We thank the residents of Mengo Parish for their cooperation and commitment to keeping their neighborhood clean. Together, we can build communities where sanitation is everyone's responsibility.
Let's protect our health. Let's care for our environment.

14/07/2026

Our drainage channels are not dumpsites.
When we throw rubbish into water channels, the consequences affect us all.
Blocked drainage leads to flooding, creates breeding grounds for mosquitoes, contaminates water sources, and increases the spread of diseases such as cholera and typhoid. It also pollutes our communities and robs families of a safe and healthy environment.
Every piece of rubbish belongs in a bin not in our waterways.
Let's protect our environment by keeping our drainage channels clean.
Clean drains. Healthy communities. Better lives.

03/07/2026

Millions of people still lack access to safe, clean, and dignified toilet facilities. Without proper sanitation, communities face higher risks of diseases, environmental pollution, and reduced dignity, especially for women, girls, children, and people with disabilities.
Investing in quality toilet facilities means: Better public health, reduced spread of preventable diseases, greater dignity and privacy, improved school attendance, especially for girls, Cleaner and healthier communities.

Every home, school, workplace, and public space deserves safe sanitation facilities. Together, we can build communities where everyone has access to clean and dignified toilets.
At Soteria Haven Foundation, we believe that improved sanitation starts with access to safe toilet facilities. Let's work together to create healthier communities.

17/06/2026

Annually on 16 June, we commemorate the Day Of The African Child. This year we mark it under the theme: Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation & Hygiene for every Child in Africa.

Safe water, Sanitation and Hygiene is every child’s right.

14/06/2026

A realistic photo showing local council workers collecting heaps of garbage and loading bundled waste onto a local authority truck/van for proper disposal in Kiyaaye slum, Kampala. The environment should show active community participation and improved cleanliness.
Clean communities reduce disease outbreaks, improve public health, and create a more dignified environment for everyone.

Every piece of waste removed is a step toward a healthier and safer community.
Let's all play our part:
✅ Dispose of waste responsibly
✅ Keep drainage channels clear
✅ Participate in community clean-ups

05/06/2026

Period poverty is more than a health issue—it's an education and equality issue.
Reports show that many Ugandan girls continue to miss school because they lack access to menstrual products and adequate sanitation facilities. Some studies have found that over 60% of girls in certain communities report missing school due to menstrual-related challenges.
Every pad donated, every girl educated, and every stigma challenged brings us one step closer to menstrual equity.
Join us in ensuring that no girl is left behind because of her period.

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PO. Box 37224 Kampala
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