Water for life: Empowering Bukoba with safe water, security to young girls and women, bring hope and opportunity

Dear Friends and Supporters,
My name is Seif Khalifan, and I am reaching out to you with an urgent and heartfelt plea for help. I am fundraising to provide safe and sanitary water to the residents of Bukoba district in Kagera, Tanzania, where over 67,409 people in five villages are struggling with access to clean water. This lack of access to safe water is not just a daily inconvenience and it is a serious public health issue, and it is hindering the future of an entire generation.

The wards affected by this crisis include:
- Kaibanja Ward
- Nyakibimbili Ward
- Katoro Ward
- Kyamulaile Ward
- Izimbya Ward

For these communities, obtaining water is a long, dangerous journey. Families are forced to use contaminated sources of water that cause waterborne diseases, making them vulnerable to illnesses like cholera and dysentery. But there is a deeper, more tragic impact on the lives of young girls and women in these areas. Many girls have been forced to drop out of school simply because they spend most of their time fetching water, which prevents them from pursuing their education and achieving their dreams.
What's even more heart-wrenching is the troubling rise in gender-based violence. In 2024 alone, *506 girls and women were victims of rape* while making these dangerous trips to collect water. This is a heartbreaking reality for a community already suffering from the lack of clean water and resources.

The need is urgent. By providing safe, accessible water sources within these villages, we can help eliminate the threat of disease, reduce the time and danger involved in fetching water, and ultimately empower young girls to stay in school and build better futures for themselves and their families.

What your donation will do:
1. Build safe water wells and filtration systems in the affected villages.
2. Establish community-led water management systems to ensure long-term sustainability.
3. Educate the local communities on sanitation practices and hygiene.
4. Provide protection and support for vulnerable girls and women, ensuring their safety as they go about their daily lives.
This cause is not just about water…it’s about changing lives. It’s about giving children a chance to learn, women a chance to thrive, and entire communities the opportunity to break free from the cycle of poverty and violence.

Join us in making a difference.* Your support, no matter how big or small, will help provide life-saving water and give the people of Bukoba the hope and opportunities they deserve. Together, we can make this vision a reality.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

With hope,
Seif Khalifan
Fundraiser for Safe Water in Bukoba, Tanzania