In August 2024, £8,000 was donated towards a water project at Ndwika School in partnership with the Tanzania Development Trust (TDT). This initiative covered the drilling operation costs for a borehole, addressing a critical need for clean and accessible water at the historic school.
A Historic School’s New Chapter
Ndwika School, established as an Anglican church school in 1911, transitioned to government control in the 1970s. Recently, the school expanded its capacity by welcoming 300 additional girls, bringing the total number of boarders to 900 students. While this growth signifies progress, it also placed immense pressure on the school’s limited water resources.
To meet these needs, the school took responsibility for essential infrastructure, including:
- Surveying the land
- Installing a water storage tank and pipes
- Building platforms to support the system
The donation funded the borehole drilling, providing the school with a sustainable source of clean water.
Celebrating Project Completion
On a cold, wet morning in January 2025, we received uplifting news—the project had been successfully completed! The school shared these heartfelt words:
“We also extend our sincere gratitude to Africa Palms and TDT for responding to our
call for help and reaching out to us hastily. We hope that they will continue touching
lives and changing stories of many other Tanzanians the way they did to us.”
These words serve as a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact that clean water can have on communities.
Why This Matters
The successful implementation of this project has:
- Improved Health and Hygiene: Students now have access to clean water, reducing the risk of waterborne illnesses.
- Enhanced Education: With a reliable water supply, students can focus on their studies without the burden of fetching water.
- Empowered the Community: This initiative supports the school’s efforts to provide quality education in a safe and sustainable environment.
How You Can Support
Initiatives like the Ndwike Water Project are made possible by your support. By purchasing African Palm Crosses (click here >), you can directly contribute to projects that provide clean water and essential resources to communities in need.
- Support Education: Your purchase helps ensure schools like Ndwike have the resources needed to thrive.
- Empower Communities: Each cross purchased supports artisans and their families while funding life-changing projects.
Visit African Palms Projects to learn more about how we’re making a difference together.