SAFE Water For Children and Schools in TANZANIA

Subject: Exciting Progress Update on Our WASH Project

Dear Donors and Supporters,

I’m thrilled to share an update on our WASH project, which is dedicated to improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in the most underserved communities.

We’re excited to welcome two new volunteers to our team who are bringing fresh energy and expertise to help us achieve our goals. With government approval secured, we are now moving forward with organizing our first community meeting. This meeting will bring together representatives from four schools and the wider community to collaboratively plan the construction of four wells and rainwater harvesting units.  Simultaneously, we are applying for grants to expand the scope of this project. These funds will enable us to move toward the next critical phase: building toilets for the most vulnerable members of our community, including impoverished schools and families.

This project’s impact is far-reaching, addressing critical needs for clean water, reducing waterborne diseases, and creating healthier learning environments for children. Your support has been instrumental in making this progress possible, and we’re deeply grateful for your continued partnership.

We’ll keep you updated as we reach these exciting milestones. Thank you for standing with us as we work to create a healthier, more dignified future for those who need it most.

Warm regards,

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Dear Supporters,

Thank you for your generous support of our WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program, where we are committed to building wells, distributing water filters, and setting up rainwater harvesting systems for Tanzania's poorest families, children, and communities. It is staggering to see how many are denied their basic human right to clean and safe water. Currently, only 61% of households in Tanzania have access to basic water supply, 32% to basic sanitation, and 48% to basic hygiene. In our target communities, more than 5,000 people suffer from inadequate water access, with 30-50% of children at partner schools unable to afford lunch and many suffering from waterborne illnesses. Unfiltered rainwater and saline groundwater exacerbate health issues and prevent gardening, worsening food insecurity.

So far, we are still in the process of raising funds. We have been selected to receive a grant from the American Embassy, but unfortunately, we have not yet received the funds and have no information on when they might arrive. In the meantime, we are working to raise awareness of the dire situation many people face. We have also begun setting up a water storage tank for two little girls who are at risk of being placed in an orphanage because their father is severely ill, their mother abandoned them, and their living conditions are so poor that they frequently fall ill as well.

Thanks to your support, we have started renovating their home, improving their access to water, electricity, and building proper toilets. This is just one example of a family we have been able to help so far. With your continued support, we can reach many more children and families in need. Currently, four schools are waiting for us to dig wells for them. We remain committed to fundraising and helping those in need as much as we can.

Please see our newsletters below for more updates on our progress.

Thank you again for helping us save lives.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Paula Chomba

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