| Summary: | Project aiming to install up to 20 water bores in Tarime, Tanzania, bringing water to up to 50,000 people. This grant application is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Central Launceston, as well as the Rotary Club of South Launceston. The project is hosted by the Rotary Club of Igoma, Mwanza, Tanzania. Cooperating organisations, The Peter Hewitt Care for Africa Foundation and the Tarime District Community Water Committee.
March 2023 update Through funds raised from clubs, events, personal and online The next phase will be then be re-igniting the application process for the Rotary Global Grant and if successful another eight bores can be installed. |
| Challenge: | Access to clean drinking water is the most basic human right. The women and children, especially the girls will walk up to 8 kms daily to collect water. This hinders the children educational opportunities, increases the health burden and severely impacts on economic development. |
| Solution: | To provide clean accessible drinking water for the people in the Tarime District. |
| Long term impact: | The alleviation of poverty through giving health, educational and enterprise opportunities. |
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To make a donation to the Water Bores for Tanzania Global Grant Project direct deposit to:
Water Bores for Tanzania
BSB 037 608
Acc number 767188
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