This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Stephanie To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system for the school, consisting of a water tank, gutters, and piping. Stephanie reports: Thanks again for the support from Water Charity! We have completed […]
Location Mfuto, Masasi district, Mtwara region, Tanzania Community Description Mfuto consists of two sub-villages: Lusonje and Chinolo. There are 1,654 people living in Mfuto, 889 women and 765 men. Almost all members are farmers, with their economic livelihoods relying on their cashew harvests. Other main crops farmed are corn, cassava, and cowpeas. Community members rely […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to rebuild the water intake system for the village. Arik reports: The project has been completed. With joint support from district and village officials (including the Ilela Village Chairman […]
Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the region of Ruvuma, in the district of Mbinga. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. Thereafter, Ilela was founded by a consortium […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Arik Yetwin. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a water catchment and storage system for the school. Arik reports: The project has been completed. With joint support from district and village officials (including the Ilela […]
Location Ilela Village, Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania Community Description Ilela Village is located in the region of Ruvuma, in the district of Mbinga. Prior to the founding of Ilela in 1976, there existed two neighboring villages named Mikalanga and Malindino, both of which were founded in 1974. Thereafter, Ilela was founded by a consortium […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jennifer Swanson. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to repair and rejuvenate the existing underground rainwater holding tank and pipes located at Namiyonga B Primary School. Jennifer reports: After receiving assistance from Water Charity, the process of […]
Location Namiyonga, Newala, Mtwara, Tanzania Community Description The village of Namiyonga is located in Newala District within Mtwara Region in Southeastern Tanzania, where approximately 1,700 people reside. Namiyonga is located on the Makonde Plateau where the tribal language is Kimakonde. Up on the plateau, the weather is usually fairly hot and humid, with the occasional […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jeffrey Deppa. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a 1,200-liter water storage tank at MATI. Jeffrey reports: The water tank building project using plastic bottles was very successful. Not only did the project get completed, […]
Location Slahhamo Village, Karatu District, Arusha Region, Tanzania Community Description Slahhamo Village is located northwest of Karatu town in Karatu District in Arusha Region, in Tanzania. Located adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a clear view of Lake Manyara to the south, Slahhamo Secondary School was established in 2003. Slahhamo village is predominately a […]