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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.
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OVERVIEW
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Findings have shown that living in substandard housing and utilization of contaminated water is detrimental to human health.However, the water condition in Africa is unsafe to use. Many low-income people houses are inferior and women health is unhealthy. WHO and UNICEF (2012) point out,"About 2.6 billion people--half the developing world--lack even a simple improved latrine and 1.1 billion people have no access to any type of improved drinking water source." Meanwhile, United Nations (2013) reports that, "The world is experiencing a global housing crisis, over 1.6 billion people live in substandard housing. Over 827 million people live in urban slums and 100 million are homeless."UN(2013) expands,"Approximately 170 million housing solutions are needed globally. If nothing is done the numbers are expected to increase greatly in the next few years." Promoting a Healthier Africa has recognized similar needs. There is a need to improve on the housing standards,provide access to clean drinking water and to elevate women health to the rural dwellers. We have developed three interventions to promote health in rural Africa.
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General Condition of Low-Income Individuals in Africa
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Sarah the founder of Promoting a Healthier Africa who grew up in Africa and witnessed unlivable housing poor Africans lived in and the lack of clean drinking water. She points out an urgent need of improved housing and access to clean safe water. According to Sarah, she drank and used water from wells which were contaminated with environmental pollutants, open defecation, pesticides and seepage from the pit latrines like everybody else. The end result was devastating; she suffered repeated waterborne diseases due to the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the water; as a result of bathing, washing, drinking or preparing food with contaminated water.
PROMOTING A HEALTHIER AFRICA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS
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Programs of Promoting Healthier Africa,Inc.
Promote Women's Health
Improve the Housing Standards
Access to Potable Water and
Fostering Young Philanthropists