Yesterday, I received a nice surprise from Africa through Plan Canada. It was another report on the well project at the school in Tanzania. In summary, the report states that the new well is servicing 1,021 households and 13,503 people, of which 930 are preschool and primary students!
The local community has ensured sustainability as they have in place a Water User Group, Water User Committee (16 members split evenly between males and females), Maintenance Committee and a project bank account. The pump is solar powered and the Municipality has contributed a 10,000 litre tank and 3 drip points.
This started out as a project to put money towards a well, but thanks to so many generous donors, the well drilling was completely funded. The municipality bought into the project and expanded it out into the community.
I think by any measure this project can be considered a success. Thanks again to our many donors!!
Take a minute to check out the photos at the Gallery.
You are doing incredible things by supporting organizations that are making a true, positive difference! Kudos to everyone, and, of course, prosperity, peace and joy to those in Tanzania!
That’s good news!
Katherine and William, thank you so much for your positive comments. We are very happy with results and are continuing with our efforts to help young women start small businesses.