Together, we've empowered millions of people with access to safe water and sanitation. We invite you to meet some of them and read their stories.
The time spent sourcing water—sometimes up to two hours waiting in line—meant less time for work, school, and family. It also came at a cost. Hamid explained, “Not having water readily available had many negative effects." Read more to find out how Hamid solved his family's water crisis and in doing so, also made a source of safe water available to his neighbors in need.
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With a small loan made available to Salma through our local partner bank, Salma was able to connect to her water utility. Yet even with safe water flowing indoors, another problem remained. “I still didn’t have septic tanks for proper sanitation,” she explained. “I didn’t have a proper water flow or sewage system, which was really tough.” Find out how Salma solved her family's water and sanitation crisis.
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With safe water flowing, everything in Amina's life in Tanzania has shifted. Chores that once took hours now take minutes. Amina and her family can bathe, cook, and clean without delay, freeing Amina to focus on her chicken and banana farming. Her income has grown, her health has improved, and her joy is palpable. Find out more about why now, Amina can say, “I have total peace of mind."
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Amina's family needed water at home. Through our local financial partner, Amina was able to finance a safe water solution to bring water directly to her home. What began as a solution for her family quickly became a lifeline for her community. Read more about how this mother of four solved her own family's water crisis and that of hundreds in her community.
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When COVID-19 reached Obwiri’s community, she had increasing concerns about her family’s sanitation situation. Read about how a small loan empowered her to solve her family's water and sanitation crisis at a critical time.
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Bakari is a young man who lives in rural Tanzania south of Dar es Salaam with his parents and siblings. Growing up in this region Bakari is all too familiar with the water crisis. Read more about how Bakari solved his family's water crisis and that of many in his village.
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