Clean Water, Stronger Communities

Project Objectives:

• Ensure Access to Safe Water for over 25,000 people across 15 rural communities in Zanzibar.
• Reduce Waterborne Illnesses by at least 60% through improved water quality and hygiene promotion.
• Empower Local Communities by training 200+ community health champions and water management committees.
• Build Resilience to climate change with sustainable water infrastructure such as solar-powered boreholes and rainwater harvesting systems.
• Promote gender-inclusive participation in water governance and community health leadership.

Key Activities:

1. Water Infrastructure Development:

• Drilling and equipping 15 solar-powered boreholes.
• Construction of 10 rainwater harvesting systems in schools and health facilities.
• Installation of water storage tanks and filtration units.

2. Health and Hygiene Campaigns:

• Community outreach on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) best practices.
• School-based hygiene clubs and menstrual hygiene management for girls.
• Distribution of hygiene kits (soap, sanitary pads, water purification tablets).

3. Capacity Building:

• Training water user associations and community health workers.
• Establishment of monitoring and maintenance teams for water systems.
• Gender equity workshops to empower women in leadership roles.

4. Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Baseline and endline surveys.
• Community feedback mechanisms and quarterly progress reviews.

Expected Outcomes:

• 25,000+ people with improved access to safe drinking water.
• 60% reduction in reported cases of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid.
• Improved school attendance and performance, especially among girls.
• Increased community resilience and local capacity to manage water systems sustainably.
• Strengthened health systems through interlinkages with clean water access.

Duration:

24 months (2 years)

Total Budget Estimate: $850,000 USD

Budget Category	Amount (USD)
Water Infrastructure (Boreholes, Rain Systems)	$400,000
Solar Power Systems for Boreholes	$120,000
Water Storage and Filtration Units	$60,000
Hygiene Campaigns & School Programs	$50,000
Hygiene Kits Distribution	$30,000
Training and Capacity Building	$70,000
Monitoring & Evaluation	$40,000
Community Engagement and Gender Programs	$30,000
Project Management & Logistics	$50,000
Contingency (5%)	$50,000
Total	$850,000

Partners & Stakeholders:

• Local Government of Zanzibar.
• Ministry of Health and Water.
• Community-based organizations.
• International Development Agencies.
• Private sector (solar tech companies, water engineers)

Why Zanzibar?

Zanzibar faces mounting public health challenges due to insufficient access to clean water, especially in rural areas. This project directly addresses a major determinant of health security—access to clean water—and enables communities to thrive through better health, education, and livelihoods.

Call to Action:

Support "Clean Water, Stronger Communities" to help Zanzibar unlock its full health and development potential. With your partnership, we can ensure that clean water isn’t a privilege, but a right for every community member.