23.5 million people don't have clean water.
23.5 million people don't have clean water.
That's nearly 2 in 5.
7 in 10 people don't have a decent toilet.
7 in 10 people don't have a decent toilet.
That's around 41 million people.
1,980 children under 5 die from diarrhoea every year.
1,980 children under 5 die from diarrhoea every year.
caused by dirty water and poor toilets.
Cities of tomorrow
Increased urbanisation in Tanzania means that the inclusion of sanitation and hygiene services in urban planning is key. WaterAid Tanzania’s Joseph Banzi and Priya Sippy discuss findings from a two-year research project in Babati.
Keeping kids in school
Agnes Pius has taught in four different schools in Tanzania over the years. She’s no stranger to truancy, but not for the reasons you’d expect. "Students would rather stay home from school than use the old toilets," she explained. “I felt sorry for children who used them.”
More and more children are enrolling in Tanzania’s schools, but the number of toilets and water points hasn’t caught up.
With our local partner, we have built a new toilet block for Guse Primary School. There are water points too, accessible to younger children and people with disabilities. Girls can now manage their periods safely and privately.
“I’m happy,” said Agnes. “Now we have healthy and clean children who are keen to further their education.”