Temeke, TZ – Water and sanitation infrastructure for schools

February through April of 2015 was a busy period for SAWA. SAWA team members spent most of their time in the field implementing projects. One of the major projects the organization worked on was a school’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) improvement project in Temeke Municipality. This large community infrastructure and organization project has benefited 11 schools in the municipality. The project is funded by UNICEF and the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta.

Between February and April, the finishing work of the project’s phase 2 was undertaken at the schools. Phase 2 targeted to improve WASH infrastructure for 9 schools. SAWA targeted to complete finishing work, painting, and pump installation at 3 of the 9 school. All of the painting was completed and the pumps are ready to be installed once the schools receive the electrical connection necessary for the pumps to operate.

SAWA also conducted joint inspections and formal handovers with 4 of the 9 schools in Phase 2 of the project. Ndege, Bahati, Muungano, and Serengeti schools have all taken control and responsibility of their school WASH infrastructure.

Preparations were also made for Phase 3 of the project. To prepare the communities to begin activities SAWA conducted community mobilization meetings, hygiene promotion campaigns, and teacher trainings for 4 schools in Phase 3. Phase 3 will provide hand-wash facilities and extend water lines to schools.

The next steps for work in Temeke Municipality include:

Installing pump in three schools
Fixing handrails to support pupils with disabilities
Conducting joint inspection an official handing over for all remaining schools
Continuing with follow up monitoring to ensure operations and maintenance activities are taking place
Conducting capacity building trainings for pupils and leaders
Evaluation of WASH impact for Phase 1 schools
Finalizing agreement with UNICEF for project implementation in Makete