TANZANIA

Wine To Water East Africa is headquartered in Tanzania, a country with diverse geography, including mountains in the North, rivers in the Midlands, active volcanoes, and the Great Rift Valley. Despite having abundant water resources, these resources are unevenly distributed across the country, and some regions experience water shortages.

 

According to the United Nations, over 40% of the Tanzanian population lacks access to clean water, which disproportionately affects women and girls who are the primary collectors of water every day. Women and girls spend a total of 16 million hours per day collectively collecting water across the country. Moreover, the World Health Organization estimates that diarrhea due to contaminated water is the fourth leading cause of death in Tanzania.

 

Wine to Water’s Tanzania office is making a positive impact in the region by working with multiple schools through our Water4Schools program, collaborating with a ceramic filter factory, and engaging with local teams towards community water systems like wells and aqueducts.

 

Access to clean and safe water has a significant impact on communities. It frees up time for women and children who would otherwise spend hours collecting water. With time freed up, women take more prominent roles in their communities, children focus on their education, and families engage in agriculture and other income-generating activities. Additionally, access to clean water reduces the incidence of waterborne illnesses, improving the overall health of communities.