HANDENI: WORLD Vision Tanzania, in collaboration with Absa Bank Tanzania, has intensified efforts to expand access to clean water for vulnerable communities, launching new water projects and strengthening partnerships during the Water Week 2025 commemorations.
A key highlight of the week was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between World Vision and Absa Bank Tanzania, under which the bank pledged 50m/- (USD 20,000) to support Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in Handeni District, Tanga.
The funding will facilitate the drilling of a borehole, installation of a solar-powered water pumping system, construction of a water storage tank, and development of a water distribution network in Kwedizinga village, expected to benefit 3,890 residents, including 2,139 children.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, World Vision Tanzania Operations Director, Ms Nesserian Mollel, underscored the significance of strategic partnerships in enhancing community well-being.
“This partnership with Absa Bank Tanzania is a crucial step towards improving lives. With this project, we are ensuring that children and families in Kwedizinga village have access to one of life’s most essential needs—clean water. Our goal is to reach as many vulnerable communities as possible while complementing the efforts of other stakeholders in providing clean water and sanitation services,” she said.
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Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr Obedi Laiser, reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to fostering sustainable community development.
“At Absa, we believe in empowering Africa’s tomorrow, one story at a time. Ensuring sustainable access to clean water is not only a health and sanitation issue but also a critical factor in promoting education, diversity, and economic growth,” he noted.
As part of Water Week 2025, World Vision Tanzania also launched new water systems in Mwatumbe village (Shishiyu, Maswa District, Shinyanga) and Mahaha village (Endabash, Karatu District, Arusha), in line with the World Water Day celebrations on March 22.
World Vision Tanzania remains committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, which seeks to ensure universal access to clean water and sanitation.
Since 2016, in collaboration with the government and other stakeholders, the organisation has provided improved drinking water access to over 1.2 million people through the installation of water facilities in 3,741 communities, 357 schools, and 187 health facilities.
Additionally, nearly two million people have benefited from sanitation and hygiene services, including improved sanitation facilities and hygiene awareness campaigns.
