Housing For Impoverished Families

by Wakefulness Orphans And Widows Tanzania (WOWT or WOW Tanzania)
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Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families
Housing For Impoverished Families

Project Report | Jun 16, 2026
Toilet Completed Water Tank Next

By Mrs. Paula Mwansa | Co-Founder and Project Director

Oliva and Tunu happy to now have a toilet
Oliva and Tunu happy to now have a toilet

Dear Sponsors and Donors,

We would like to share the incredible transformation of Oliver and Tunu—two girls whose lives have been deeply impacted because of your generosity. When we first met them, they were living in extremely difficult conditions. Their home was unsafe, with broken windows, a dirt floor, and no proper ventilation. They cooked on an open fire inside the house, filling the space with smoke, and had no access to clean water, electricity, or proper sanitation. The girls were often sick, malnourished, and lacked even the most basic necessities for a safe and healthy life.

Because of your faithful support, we were able to completely transform their living conditions. Their home was renovated with a proper floor, repaired walls and windows, and clean, safe living space. We provided beds, furniture, and clothing, and built a separate, covered kitchen so they no longer have to cook indoors. Most importantly, we constructed a proper toilet and washroom, restoring dignity and safety to their daily lives. We have now installed the doors and completed all finishing work on the toilet, and we will include updated photos in our next report. We have also ensured they remain in school by covering their fees and continue to support them with weekly food. Today, the girls are healthy, happy, and thriving—often visiting WOW Café where they laugh, play, and simply enjoy being children again.

However, there is still one critical need remaining: access to water. Despite all that has been accomplished, the girls must still walk long distances to purchase buckets of water for drinking, washing, and cleaning. This continues to limit their quality of life and poses ongoing health challenges. Our next goal is to install water tanks and implement a rainwater harvesting system to provide a sustainable and safe water source for their home. This will complete the transformation by ensuring proper sanitation and long-term stability. We are deeply grateful for everything you have made possible so far, and with your continued support, we can take this final step to fully secure their future.

With sincere gratitude,

A toilet for Tunu and Oliva
A toilet for Tunu and Oliva
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Wakefulness Orphans And Widows Tanzania (WOWT or WOW Tanzania)

Location: Arusha, USA River - Tanzania, United Republic of
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Project Leader:
Paula Perkins-Chomba
Arusha , USA River Tanzania, United Republic of
$468 raised of $13,000 goal
 
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