While the reduction of Malaria through preventative methods is at the core of The Healthy Vine Trust’s Uganda programme, without the crucial support of a health and sanitation component this would not be a viable nor sustainable programme. The Healthy Vine has introduced the model home concept. The development of a model home by the family is a key aspect of health and sanitation in the community.
This includes a cleanly swept compound, a permanent latrine with cover and door; a simple, effective hand washing device by the latrine and one by the kitchen, a dish rack off the ground; a cooking hut with a clay stove to conserve wood and reduce smoke; a kitchen garden; non-organic and organic rubbish pits; screened bathing area. Volunteer Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trained and instructed on the theoretical reasons and practical elements of maintaining a healthy and hygienic lifestyle before going and introducing this into the community. CHWs monitor, help and advise them when necessary to construct and maintain the model homes.
Toilet with Hand Wash
latrine cover
bathroom
rubbish pit
model home with dish rack
kitchen clay stove