Transforming 131 Schools — Bringing Clean Water and Safe Sanitation to Students in Tanzania
Imagine trying to learn when there is no clean water to drink, no way to prepare school meals and no safe, private toilets. For thousands of children in rural Tanzania, this is the daily reality.
In partnership with the Mavuno Project,we are turning the tide. Together, we are building long-term water and sanitation infrastructure in the Karagwe and Kyerwa districts, ultimately transforming the educational journey for 80,000 children.
While the lack of clean water compromises everyone's health, young girls face an even steeper hurdle: the absence of safe sanitation during menstruation leads to a 25% school absence rate. Missing a quarter of their education severely jeopardizes their futures. Our initiative breaks this cycle by installing engineered rainwater harvesting systems and eco-friendly facilities designed for dignity.
Impact in Action
Here is how we are making a difference:
Rainwater Harvesting: Since 2019, we have constructed high-capacity water tanks in 21 schools, securing clean water for over 20,000 children. We are currently raising funds to bring these systems to nine more schools in our next phase.
EcoSan Toilets & Dignity Rooms: These ecological sanitation facilities provide safe, hygienic spaces while recycling waste into safe agricultural compost. Crucially, we integrate private, dedicated menstruation rooms so girls can stay in school with confidence and dignity.
Community-led Engineering: EWB-SWE provides technical expertise—from water quality testing to structural design—while collaborating closely with Mavuno and local authorities. This ensures every solution is tailored to local resources and built to be maintained by the community for years to come.
Why Your Support Matters
When a school gains access to clean water and safe toilets, the transformation extends far beyond the classroom:
Healthier Classrooms: Waterborne illnesses drop dramatically, allowing children to stay healthy and focused.
Empowering Girls: Private facilities foster true gender equality, keeping girls in school consistently so they can graduate.
Uplifting Communities: Mavuno’s deep roots and trusted leadership ensure we target the schools with the absolute greatest need, creating a ripple effect of health and prosperity that reaches entire villages.
Help Us Reach All Schools
Our ultimate goal is to bring these life-changing facilities to all 131 schools in the region. Every contribution brings clean water and builds a brighter future for students in Tanzania.
Join us in turning this vision into reality!
Location:
Karagwe, Kagera region, Tanzania
