SAFE Water For Children and Schools in TANZANIA

Oliva & Tunu’s Toilet Construction Report

Oliva and Tunu have been living in extremely difficult conditions for many years. They have no proper toilet and have been forced to use a small hole in the ground with plastic bags for walls, no light, and no water—an unsafe and undignified situation for any child. Their elderly and sick father has done his best, but he is unable to provide the construction or repairs the family desperately needs. For the girls, especially at night, this situation has been frightening and unhygienic.

We are grateful to share that the construction of their new toilet structure is nearly complete. The foundation and main frame have been fully built, giving the family a safe and solid space to begin restoring their dignity. This is a major step forward for Oliva and Tunu, who have watched every stage of the process with excitement and hope.

The next phase is to put up the walls, which will finally give the girls privacy, protection from the weather, and a sense of safety they have never had before. After the walls, we will add the door, plaster, and finishing touches to ensure the toilet is clean, strong, and long-lasting. Once this is complete, the next critical need will be installing a water tank so the family can have access to clean water for washing, cleaning, and daily use—something essential for hygiene and health.

Thank you to everyone who has helped bring this project to life. Your support is giving two vulnerable children the chance to live with dignity, safety, and better health. As we continue with the final stages and plan for the water tank installation, we remain committed to ensuring Oliva and Tunu receive the care and support they need to grow up with hope and stability.

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WOW Tanzania – WASH Project Report

We are happy to share an update on our WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives. Recently, we successfully completed our school water program, where we installed rainwater harvesting systems, wells, and water taps at four local schools. These installations now provide hundreds of children with safe, clean water every day—improving health, attendance, and overall learning conditions.

Following this success, we have now turned our attention to a new, urgent need—two young girls living in extreme poverty. Their home has no access to clean water or electricity. They live in a simple, fragile structure without access to proper sanitation, which puts them at daily risk of illness.

We have begun building a toilet for them to restore dignity and protect their health. The septic tank is already complete, and the next step will be installing the toilet itself. Our long-term plan includes adding a rainwater harvesting unit so the girls and their family will have reliable access to clean water.

We are deeply grateful to all who have supported our WASH work so far. Your generosity has already transformed many lives—and with your continued help, we can bring lasting change to these girls and others like them.

Thank you for being part of this mission to restore health, dignity, and hope.