02/07/2026
Today marks another milestone in our journey to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
WaterAid Tanzania has officially handed over the Handeni WASH Project (Funded by Operakällaren Foundation-OKF) to the government Wizara ya Maji/Ministry of Water - Tanzania, Ofisi ya Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Handeni and the communities of Kideleko Ward, marking the beginning of a new chapter of community ownership and sustainable service delivery.
The project has delivered:
đź’§ A piped water supply system with a 100,000-litre/day, Slow Sand Filter and 100,000-litre reserve tank.
đźš° Three prepaid public water points bringing clean and safe water closer to the community.
🏥 Improved WASH facilities and services at Kideleko Healthcare facility, including a health waste management facility ( Ash pit, Incinerator & Placenta pit), Reverse Osmosis water treatment system, handwashing facilities helping to strengthen infection prevention measures. Wizara Ya Afya
🌿 Communities reached and now have awareness on good hygiene practices plus the establishment of 18 Women WASH Champions, who are leading efforts to protect water sources and promote hygiene in their communities.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Eng. Mwajuma Waziri, Permanent Secretary, Wizara ya Maji/Ministry of Water - Tanzania , recognized the role of the 18 Women WASH Champions in safeguarding the Kwamaizi Dam and surrounding environment, she remarked:
“Nimefurahi sana kuona kikundi cha kina mama kikilinda chanzo cha maji cha Bwawa la Kwamaizi pamoja na mazingira yanayokizunguka. Hii inaonesha kuwa tayari mmeanza kutekeleza kwa vitendo Sera ya Taifa ya Maji kwa kulinda vyanzo vya maji na kuhakikisha huduma za maji zinaendelea kuwa endelevu kwa vizazi vya sasa na vijavyo.”
“I am particularly pleased to see this group of women taking the lead in protecting the Kwamaizi Dam and its surrounding environment. Through these efforts, you have already begun putting our National Water Policy 2002 Version 2025 into action by safeguarding water sources and helping ensure sustainable water services for present and future generations.”
Together, we are proving that .
