In this program the project is committed to supporting the life and dignity of all through the power of clean water. Volunteers focus on providing water to those in conflicted areas.

Through filtration, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) education, community focused water systems, and emergency relief, we work to fight the global water crisis both abroad and at home. 

Filter Distribution

For communities that have access to a water source but are still suffering from contamination, filters can be life changing. Volunteers and donors will visit a  ceramic water filter factory, where innovative clay filters are created that remove impurities in the water. These ceramic filters can last 10+ years with proper cleaning, and have been shown to drastically improve health and wellness by reducing waterborne illness.

Water4Schools (W4S)

W4S is part of the program that is integrated within the normal school day to teach WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) principles. In Tanzania, W4S provides wells, filters, hand washing stations, education, and bathroom facilities to schools. An interactive curriculum engages teachers and students with the goal of long-term behavior change to lower incidence of waterborne illness, improve girls' menstrual hygiene, and connect good hygiene habits with good health.

Wells + Water Systems

Community water systems are designed to meet the unique challenges of the people they serve. In Tanzania, the first step is often drilling a borehole so people have a reliable water source. A water system is built and can include a water tank, pumps, piping, and tap stands. Water access closer to where people live and go to school saves women time from collecting water, and the health and prosperity of the community increases.

VISA & PROGRAM FEE:

The program fee covers your Airport pickup, Accommodation and Meals during your stay. And also a charitable donation from your program fee is given to the center. We do this on your behalf, to continue taking part in further developing the center.

After we have confirmed your program fees, we will send you the invitation letter and NGO Certificate. These documents will be required when applying for your visa. You will also send us a Copy of your Passport and your CV.

EXTRA FEES:

This program has a contribution of $100  that is given directly to the center to develop their facilities and service provision. But volunteers that will buy two or more local filters for the families in local communities with clean water issues, will not need to provide the extra fee.

Challenges

• Culture shock

• Inexperienced Maasai communities. Expect going to the outreach to provide a filter if you have bought some to donate.

• Firsthand experience on how poverty affects the livelihoods of the people, especially the maasai people.

• Expectations. With high expectations, it is easy to be disappointed by the lags and reluctance involved in the processes.

Positives

• Gain more experience and friends working with the maasai people as well as the local professionals.

• Participate in making a better life for people who lack the safe water to do so for themselves.

• Arusha is a beautiful tourist city with much to appreciate. 

• The people are welcoming.

• The landscape and scenery are magnificent; Take the opportunity to travel and socialize on the weekends. There are many spots for leisure and fun.

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What can I bring?

Donating and sharing is appreciated. There are many needs due to the limited resources the centers have. In regards to the vast needs of the water crisis society, assistance is always appreciated as it improves the living standards of the beneficiaries. 

Personal Things to Bring

Those for your personal use like decent clothes, sunscreen, soap, towels, slippers, perfume, torch, nail cutter etc.