Katoke Primary School is found in the Maleba District, Kagera, Tanzania. It has a school population of 605 students and 13 teachers. In this school there is no access to clean and safe water. They have to walk for 5 km looking for water in a unprotected natural dam.
Because their water source is unprotected, it can be contaminated by open defecation, animals, people using it to bathe, clean and relieve themselves. Many cases of water borne related diseases have been reported at the school as a result of drinking this dirty water. Students also miss classes, hence there is poor academic performance in school. The Bukoba Women Empowerment Association plans to construct a rain water harvesting system and 15,000 liter tank along with 5 bio-sand filters to purify their water and make it safe to drink. They will also make soap for hand washing to provide for the school. By so doing, we will have reduced the cases of water borne illnesses and pupils will have enough time to attend classes.
As an organization we have trained over 20 women to construct water tanks and bio-sand filters as well as how to make soap. We shall work together as a team, to bring our children and their families clean and safe water. Through our project, about 1500 people will benefit from safe water and proper hygiene and health education.
H2O for Life partners with experienced NGO organizations around the world that build and support clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education projects in schools. These NGO partners cover half the total cost of every project funded through H2O for Life.
When students raise money for a project, 90% of the funds go directly to the project, and 10% supports the work that makes the project possible. This includes choosing trusted partners, managing funds responsibly, checking on projects, and reporting back so students can see the impact of their work.
This helps ensure every project is done well, stays sustainable, and truly changes lives.
In rare situations, we reserve the right to reallocate funds to alternate project(s).
Questions? Ask us at 651-756-7577 or info@h2oforlifeschools.org.
