Project Launch: 9-14-23

Using the $9,477.40 grant from World Connect, the Mzambazi Community Organization will install a solar run water system at Mzambazi Community Day Secondary School. The project aims at providing access to clean and safe water for Mzambazi Community Day Secondary school students and members of the surrounding community.  The community will use an existing borehole to install a solar run submissive pump to channel water  into tanks and then reticulate through pipes to the girls hostels, school and communal taps.  82 students and 1,300 households of the Mzambazi community are expected to benefit from this new water source.

Project Update: 10-25-23

One month after funding, Mzambazi Community Organization has steadily progressed towards its objective of bringing clear and safe tapped water closer to students and the community at large. At 60% success rate, they have successfully constructed a tank and a solar panel stand. Additionally, all major project materials have been procured, distribution canals to the girls hostel, teachers houses, communities and to school have been dug. Over 82 students of Mzambazi Community Day Secondary and 1,300 households from surrounding communities  are expected to have access to clean and safe  tapped  water once the project is completed. 

Final Report: 4-7-25

The Mzambazi Secondary School Water Project (MWAPO) has successfully achieved its objectives, significantly improving access to clean and safe water for students and the broader Mzambazi community. With ten strategically installed tap water points, over 8,042 individuals, including students and community members, now have reliable access to potable water.

This initiative has had a profound impact on students, particularly girls, by enhancing hygiene, especially during menstruation, and reducing absenteeism caused by waterborne diseases. The availability of safe drinking water has improved overall student health, hydration and focus in class. Consequently, waterborne diseases in Mzambazi have decreased to approximately 2%. Beyond health benefits, the project has fostered social cohesion, collective action, and a sense of community pride. It has also promoted water conservation practices and awareness about water safety and sustainability. Additionally, the affordability and accessibility of tap water have reduced household and school expenses previously spent on bottled water. Last years pass rate has increased to 80% with 11 selected for public universities  thanks for stable and reliable source of water that kept studies on their studies.