Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri

by Karimu International Help Foundation
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Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri
Clean & Safe Sanitation for Schoolchildren in Arri

Summary

This project will complete the construction of modern, hygienic school bathrooms in Arri Ward, Tanzania, benefiting over 1,000 children in four primary schools. By providing clean water, safe sanitation, and menstrual hygiene facilities, we aim to improve health, increase school attendance, and create a dignified learning environment for all students, especially girls. Karimu has already successfully built bathrooms in three of the primary schools and both secondary schools.

$10,000
total goal
$10,000
remaining
0
donors
0
monthly donors
1
year

Challenge

This project addresses the critical lack of clean and safe sanitation facilities in four primary schools in Arri Ward, Tanzania. Currently, poor hygiene conditions expose over 1,000 children to health risks, hinder school attendance, and disproportionately affect girls' education due to inadequate menstrual hygiene support. Without proper sanitation, students frequently fall ill, miss school, and face undignified learning environments, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality.

Solution

This project will construct modern, hygienic bathrooms in four primary schools in Arri Ward, Tanzania, equipped with flush toilets, clean water, and dedicated menstrual hygiene facilities for girls, including private showers and incinerators for waste disposal. These improvements will reduce illness, increase school attendance, and create a safe, dignified environment for all students. By addressing sanitation challenges holistically, this project empowers children to focus on education.

Long-Term Impact

The long-term impact of this project is a healthier, more educated generation in Arri Ward. Improved sanitation will reduce disease, increase school attendance, and enable students-especially girls-to thrive academically. By fostering a clean, dignified learning environment, the project empowers communities to break the cycle of poverty, promoting sustainable development and self-reliance for future generations. It sets the foundation for lasting social and economic progress.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Organization Information

Karimu International Help Foundation

Location: Palm Desert, CA - USA
Website:
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Project Leader:
Eduardo Lins Henrique
Palm Desert , CA United States

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