FACES OF AGUA: Berna, our UL4C trainer in Uganda

FACES OF AGUA: Berna, our UL4C trainer in Uganda

Faces of Agua: Learning about universal languages In our Faces of Agua series, we portray people who shape the Viva con Agua network and bring water work to life. One of them is Berna Nanzungu. She leads the UL4C workshops in Uganda and shows how learning happens when passion, experience, and closeness to the children come together.

From Football Dream to Educational Work

Berna's journey begins on the football pitch. She wanted to become a professional, and for a long time, the sport was her big dream. Even though this path unfolded differently, football remained. Today, she uses it as a language that children understand intuitively. Movement, energy, and playing together open up pathways to topics that might otherwise seem theoretical. An embedded video shows just how much sport is part of her daily life and how easily she builds connections through football. You can instantly feel that this experience shapes her entire approach.

Knowledge that works in everyday life

In the UL4C workshops, Berna works directly with schools. Her focus is on imparting knowledge in a way that resonates with children's everyday lives. Water, hygiene, and health are not explained abstractly, but in a lively and tangible manner. Exercises, games, and shared experiences help to anchor and pass on content. The goal is clear: learning should have an impact and positively transform the children's daily lives.

The impact of water on life. A central idea of her work is that water is far more than just a utility factor. When clean water is available, life changes in many areas. Health stabilizes. Time is freed up. Children can regularly attend classes. Families are relieved of burdens. Schools gain structure and reliability. Water and education intertwine and create opportunities for the future.

Faces of Change

Faces of Agua visualizes how personal commitment and systemic work interact. Berna shows how much becomes possible with passion, creativity, and an open approach. She represents an attitude that strengthens children, anchors knowledge, and triggers change โ€“ on the pitch, in the classroom, and in the community.

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