IOCC programs support people in need around the world. That support can come in many forms — and while not all are glamorous — they are all essential. Though toilets may not be what people get excited about when they think of humanitarian programs, a recent project in Uganda is just one example of how “unglamorous” aid can have an important and far-reaching impact.
For several years, IOCC has been working with the Uganda Orthodox Church (UOC) to improve access to educational opportunities, especially in rural Uganda. IOCC is currently engaged in a multiyear program with the UOC and the St. Nektarios Education Fund at St. Michael the Archangel Secondary School in Gulu. It began after an IOCC assessment determined that deteriorating sanitary facilities were threatening the health and safety of staff and students.
Read about how partner collaboration, planning, and hard work helped IOCC to move this project forward, creating a healthier and safer environment to foster learning.
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