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About
Promoting Healthier Communities
About Promoting a Healthier Africa (PAHA)
PAHA is a U.S.based 501(c)(3)non-profit organization working to improve the lives of women, children and families. We believe access to clean water, decent housing and healthcare is essential for a healthy and thriving community.
Our Impact:
Since 2016, PAHA has provided clean water to over 200 people in Nakakololo Community
We have partnered with local communities to build homes, improving living conditions for 4 families
Our health education programs have reached 500 women, promoting better outcome for mothers and children.
Our Approach:
We wok collaboratively with local communities to develop sustainable solutions. We empower youth through leadership training and encourage them to create programs that meet their specific needs.
Also, we equip women by teaching them life skills to enable them earn some income to support their families.
How you can Help:
Your support allows us to continue our critical work. Donate today to help us build a healthier future for communities.
Testimonials:
Joseph Gingo was a seven year old boy who was born deaf. His parents reached out to us for help with their son's education. PAHA with the help of faithful supporters we were able to enroll him in the school of the deaf. Joseph is now in his second year. During our end of celebration ,Joseph father was very grateful for PAHA's support towards their son's education. The father added that Joseph used to throw stone at other children because they used to bully him. Since he started school , he doesn't fight other children any more. All thanks goes to our generous supporters.
Improving the Housing Standards​
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Decent Housing is Health!
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Decent Housing is Health is our renown program which endeavors to improve the housing standards of low-income individuals in rural Africa. Many of them their houses are uninhabitable. The houses are substandard; they are built out of poor materials; mud, reeds and possess a health hazard. According to Sarah ,dusty floors harbor vectors such as jiggers. Jiggers are dust or sand fleas found in Sub-Saharan climate that burrow into victims’ flesh and lay pea-size eggs and multiply posing a health threat. Habitat for Humanity (2013), points out that, "Clean, decent, and stable housing is important. It does not only put a roof over someone’s head but also families can provide stability for their children, a family’s sense of dignity and pride growth, health, physical safety and security, and also it leads to an increase in educational and job prospects."
Housing Budget
PHASE I
4000 Bricks $360.00
Steel $86.00
Timber $194.77
Iron sheets $280.00
Cement 60 bags $664.62
Sand $291.70
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PHASE II: Roofing and Closing
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Timber $90.68
Nail $84.55
Doors 2 pcs $207.00
Windows 2pcs $147.69
Labor 30% $778.75
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TOTAL $3,393.53
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Total Cost for 1 house is
$3,393.53. We plan to build
50 houses per a year,
Therefore the cost of 50
houses is $129,790.50
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The low-income individuals in Africa live in houses which are uninhabitable. The houses are substandard. They are built out of poor materials such; mud, reeds or grass and poses a health hazard.