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Ending water poverty through sustainable

community-led clean water systems in Uganda

Acts for Water Is one of Canada’s oldest water charities

On a mission to ensure every Ugandan has access to clean, flowing water that lasts for generations.

Give the Gift of Water Today

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Tracey DeGraaf

CEO

We do this work because clean water changes everything — health, education, dignity, opportunity

Start With Clean, Accessible Water

Clean water is the foundation for health, opportunity, and dignity. But it’s not enough for water to be safe—it has to be close to home. By reducing water-fetching time from hours to minutes, families can game time back for school, work, and rest.

Our Values

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Sustainability

We build systems that last generations

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Local-Leadership

Projects are led, maintained, and owned by Ugandans.

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Transparency

Every dollar is tracked. Every tap is monitored.

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Ubuntu

We walk together, always

Our STAFF

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Gordon Ahebwe

Water Technician – Uganda

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Gift Agaba

Entrepreneurship Support Officer – Uganda

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Friecca Kurniawan

Administration Support

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Esther

WASH Mobilizer – Uganda

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Edward Mugabe

Foreman – Uganda

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Edward Batuze

Water Technician – Uganda

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Asaph Katungi

Water Technician & Water Quality – Uganda

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Ambrose Bigaba

Program Director – Uganda

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Atusiimire

Trainer – Uganda

Our
History

ACTS FOR WATER

1972

Founded as Africa Community Technical Services

1986

First water project in Uganda

417k+

Lives reached

29

gravity flow systems built

$90M+

economic benefit created

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We believe trust is earned

That’s why we share our financials openly

View Impact Reports

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