Clean Water Tanzania, United Republic of Project #46287

Bring clean water to 100 villages in Tanzania

by Tanzania Development Trust

Bring clean water to 100 villages in Tanzania

Project Report | Jun 21, 2026
Water Brings Life and Hope to Kigoma Communities

By Benedicto Hosea | Project Leader

Without water, there is no life. Across many parts of Kigoma, prolonged drought and lack of rainfall have made life increasingly difficult. Crops are failing, trees are struggling to survive, and communities face daily challenges accessing safe water. However, communities where Mboni ya Vijana has provided water through borehole projects are now enjoying reliable access to clean water and improved living conditions.

At schools in Kasulu District, growing indigenous trees and vegetables during the dry season was once nearly impossible due to water shortages. Today, thanks to the abundance of water from newly established boreholes, schools are cultivating vegetables for food and nurturing indigenous trees for environmental conservation.

One of the beneficiaries is Seda, a Standard Seven student at Zeze Primary School. She participates in the "Make Tree a Friend" program established by Mboni ya Vijana to encourage students to plant and care for trees.

“I manage 50 indigenous trees at my school. Without water, I would not have been able to care for them and help them grow to where they are today,” says Seda.

Students now use water from the boreholes to grow trees and maintain a green environment throughout the year.

Creating Employment and Building Local Skills

Mboni ya Vijana continues to improve water access across Kigoma through boreholes funded by grants and donations received through GlobalGiving. Beyond providing an essential service, the program also creates employment opportunities and develops technical skills among young people.

Erick, a 24-year-old graduate in Electrical Engineering, is one of the young professionals benefiting from the initiative. Despite being unable to secure government employment, he found an opportunity with Mboni ya Vijana.

“I am happy to be in a place where I can put my skills into practice while providing real solutions to communities. Although I trained as an electrician, working with Mboni ya Vijana has equipped me with additional skills in water pump installation. I enjoy being part of a team that is bringing water solutions to communities across Kigoma,” he says.

In the accompanying photo, Erick and his colleague are testing a water pump during installation at Nyamidaho College.

Improving Education Through Water Access

The impact of reliable water access extends beyond health and livelihoods—it is also transforming education. Schools with boreholes and water systems have experienced significant improvements in learning conditions, allowing teachers and students to focus on education rather than spending valuable time searching for water.

According to district education records, academic performance in Kasulu District, where approximately 80% of the boreholes have been constructed, has improved significantly over the past three years compared to other districts in Kigoma Region.

Albert, the District Education Officer responsible for Secondary Education Academic Affairs, explains:

“Mboni ya Vijana has contributed significantly to improving education in our district through the construction of water facilities in schools. Before water access was available, students and teachers spent a great deal of time collecting water. Girls often faced challenges managing menstruation, and school environments were less conducive to learning. Water has changed these conditions, contributing to remarkable improvements in academic performance in Form Two and Form Four national examinations. On behalf of Kasulu District and the community, I sincerely acknowledge the support and implementation of these water projects.”

Thank You to Our Supporters

As we share this update, Mboni ya Vijana extends its heartfelt gratitude to GlobalGiving, all donors, and everyone who supports our work by contributing, advocating, and sharing our mission. Your partnership is not only strengthening our organization but also transforming thousands of lives across Kigoma.

Together, we are bringing water, opportunity, dignity, and hope to communities that need it most.

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Feb 23, 2026
Access to water makes students thrive

By Benedicto Hosea | Project Leader

Access to clean and safe water is something many people take for granted. Yet for thousands of students in rural Tanzania, it has been the missing link between attending school and truly thriving in school. Through the boreholes constructed by Mboni ya Vijana, we are witnessing a quiet but powerful transformation — one that is changing not only daily routines, but dreams, dignity, and academic performance.

We believe that water is more than a basic need. It is a foundation for safety, equality, health, and opportunity, as these three stories illustrate.

Stella’s Story – From Exhaustion to Joy

“Walking a long way was the biggest challenge to my education dream,” Stella shares. “I felt exhausted because walking 2.3 km to the water source was not simple. Now, I am happy. I get clean and safe water at school, and there is no risk of being attacked because we are many here. We even have shower services at school — something that was impossible before. School life is now nice, and I love school more than before.”

Stella is a student at Rungwe Secondary School, where Mboni ya Vijana drilled a borehole to serve more than a thousand students who enroll and graduate each year. Before the project, students — especially girls — walked long distances in search of water, often exposing themselves to danger and losing valuable study time. Today, water flows within the school compound, restoring safety, energy, and focus.

Her story represents liberation not only for herself, but for generations of students who will pass through this school.

Diana’s Story – From Burden to Academic Excellence

Diana, a Standard Seven student at Nyanganga Primary School, once carried water from home to school every morning.

“I no longer feel that school is a burden,” she explains. “I used to dislike walking with a gallon of water from home. Now I use my time to study instead of searching for water. I have improved academically — from being in the top twenty to now being among the top five students in my class. I expect the best grade in my final exams. My dream is to become a nurse and help people receive better health services.”

The presence of a borehole at her school has removed a physical and emotional burden. What changed was not her intelligence or ambition — it was her environment. With water accessible, she gained time, dignity, and energy to concentrate on her studies. Her academic progress is direct evidence that access to water is also access to opportunity.

Lidya’s Story – Restoring Dignity and Confidence

Lidya, a Form Three student at Nyumbigwa Secondary School, shares a deeply personal reflection:

“School is not a prison where students should live without hope. My hope returned after the completion of the borehole at our school. Girls need water, especially those of us over 14 years old. We experience unexpected menstruation even while in class. When this happened without water nearby, I felt ashamed and ridiculed. I hated school. But after Mboni ya Vijana built this water facility, everything changed. It is not only me who is happier — all girls now feel confident and able to compete academically with boys.”

For adolescent girls, access to water is directly linked to dignity, menstrual hygiene management, attendance, and academic performance. What once caused shame and inconsistency has been replaced by confidence and stability.

The Broader Impact

These are not isolated stories. They reflect a systemic change taking place in schools where boreholes have been installed. Clean water enables:

Improved student attendance
Enhanced academic performance
Reduced exposure to violence and exploitation
Better hygiene and disease prevention
School-based vegetable gardening for nutrition and practical learning
When students no longer spend hours fetching water, they invest that time in studying, participating in extracurricular activities, and building their future.
Your support makes these transformations possible. Each borehole is more than infrastructure; it is a long-term investment in education, gender equality, health, and community resilience. Thousands of students each year will benefit from facilities built today, creating a multiplying impact for decades to come.

Stories like Stella’s, Diana’s, and Lidya’s clearly demonstrate the practical and human-centered solutions that your partnership helps deliver. Clean water is not simply flowing from the ground — hope, confidence, and academic excellence are flowing with it

With gratitude for your support. .

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Oct 24, 2025
Carrying water for miles each day

By Benedicto Hosea | Project Leader

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