Project Narrative

Many of us take our access to clean water for granted when in reality, it is one of the greatest privileges. Access to clean water facilitates the ability to maintain a productive and healthy lifestyle. The Maasai residents of the Longido District are not as lucky because their nearest clean water facility is over 13km away. The government has financed pipelines with taps that are spotted around the region for public use; however, the water is heavily concentrated with fluoride due to the nature of its source- Mt. Meru. The government also financed the construction of dams closer to the villages themselves but, this has proved to be somewhat ineffective due to their contamination from animals, feces, and dirt. The 13km walk to and from the water source is not easy because of the desert-like climate and terrain. Over the years this journey has become more difficult; villagers would use donkeys to carry the water but the drying climate wasn’t able to support the donkeys and many of them have recently perished. There is no other option besides walking and carrying the water. As an organization, we are working with engineers to find sustainable solutions to the clean water problem that have minimal environmental implications and aid in the economic development of the community. We strive to make access to clean water a right for the Maasai villagers of the Longido region, not a privilege.