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Completion of new school toilets at Vudoi Secondary School
Better hygiene at Vudoi Secondary School at last: a new toilet block provides significantly improved sanitary conditions for the approximately 1,400 students.
Water & Sanitation
Improvement of Water Supply
Water shortages are an issue at many schools in East Africa. The effects of climate change are clearly noticeable: shorter rainy seasons, more drought and aridity in many regions. Although most schools in Tanzania are connected to the public water supply, there is not enough water coming out of the taps, especially during the dry seasons. Many schools only receive water one or two days a week, and then only for a few hours. This leads to critical situations with serious health risks, especially at boarding schools. Access to clean water is particularly important for girls so that they can maintain adequate hygiene during their menstruation.
Improvement of Sanitation Facilities
The lack of toilets and washing facilities prevents many female students from attending school during their periods. This has an impact on their learning outcomes and thus on their chances of achieving a higher level of education. Statistics show that girls who attend school for longer periods of time earn higher incomes later in life, marry later, and live healthier lives.
Most schools in Tanzania are inadequately equipped with sanitary facilities. Compared to neighboring countries Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, sanitation in Tanzania is even worse, especially in rural areas.
According to UNICEF, less than one in ten households in rural areas have their own sanitary facilities. Most schools also do not have enough toilets, and the few that do often do not even meet minimum requirements: more than half of schools do not have doors on the girls' toilets. Eighty-four percent of Tanzanian schools do not have functioning handwashing facilities. In addition, there is often a lack of knowledge about the importance of basic hygiene rules and their impact on health. As a result, far too many children still die from preventable infectious diseases. According to UNICEF, improving sanitation and applying simple hygiene rules could prevent almost half of all cases of diarrhea!
There is a great need for improved sanitation in many schools. Better hygiene conditions promote children's health. Healthy development is a prerequisite for regular and successful school attendance and increases the chance of escaping poverty through education. Please help with your donation!
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News of our Water and Sanitation Projects
30.08.2025
15.02.2025
Improving the water supply at Irkisongo Girls' School
At Irkisongo boarding school, there was nowhere near enough water during the dry seasons to supply the 1,500 girls who live at the school. Ten new large water tanks and a rainwater collection system now help to store water for the dry months, improve hygiene, and reduce the spread of disease. The project was actively supported by volunteers from Germany and Poland.
28.06.2023
Rapid construction progress on the new sanitary facilities at Mbonea School
Progress is being made: Construction of the sanitary facilities at Mbonea School in Dar es Salaam is progressing rapidly. With the help of dedicated partners, a safe and clean place is being created—for better education and health.
05.05.2023
Repair of the water supply at Mramba Primary School
No more lugging around water! Clean water is flowing again at Mramba Primary School - thanks to generous donations, including from the partner school in Frankfurt. The new water system is a huge relief for 650 children and makes everyday school life noticeably easier.
01.07.2022
New school toilets for Imisigiyio Primary School in Kenya
Hygiene for over 400 children: a new sanitary building, more toilets, water for washing hands – thanks to the support of the partner school, everyday life at Imisigiyio Primary School in Kenya has improved noticeably.
08.02.2021
Training courses to improve hygiene
Clean hands, healthy children: PROBONO teaches children the importance of thorough hand hygiene in hygiene training sessions with local nurses – supported by clearly visible pictograms in the new school toilets.
10.10.2020
New school toilets at two primary schools in Mwanga
Better hygiene for two schools: PROBONO built 28 new toilets and conducted hygiene training at Mramba and Relijuu Primary Schools.
01.04.2020
It's bubbling! Well drilling at Kiluvya Secondary School
Water whenever it is needed: Water used to be in short supply at Kiluvya School, but now a new well provides clean water around the clock. This project has brought about lasting change to everyday school life.
30.10.2019
Improving the water supply at St. Martin's School in Uganda
Clean water all year round: Thanks to new water tanks and a water filter from PROBONO, St. Martin's School in Uganda can now provide sufficient clean water throughout the year - a huge benefit for over 1,000 students.
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