In Tanzania, the Babati Health through Water and Sanitation (BAHEWASA) Project has been working to provide safe water for 30,000 people using participatory approaches with an eye towards sustainability of project components since 2008. The project is also providing education for better sanitation and hygiene throughout the targeted areas. Rainwater harvest systems are being installed in schools within the area. Low cost latrines are being constructed at primary schools to demonstrate feasibility, and to help generate local demand for such facilities in all primary schools. The project will also lobby for the local government to rehabilitate water supplies to serve an additional 15,000 people and to meet its commitment to ensuring adequate sanitation in all primary schools.

Project Results

As of August 2010, 70 Water User Groups (WUGs), which are tasked with maintenance and repair of water points in their villages, are functioning in the target communities.