Executive Summary

"Clean Water, Stronger Communities: Zanzibar's Path to Health Security" is a comprehensive community-driven water access and public health initiative aimed at transforming the health, resilience, and economic future of Zanzibar’s most underserved rural and peri-urban communities. The project will improve access to safe drinking water, reduce waterborne diseases, and strengthen community engagement in sustainable water management practices.

By implementing solar-powered water systems, rainwater harvesting, and hygiene education programs, this initiative aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

Project Objectives

• Ensure Access to Safe Water for over 25,000 people across 15 rural communities in Zanzibar.
• Reduce Waterborne Illnesses by at least 60% through improved water quality and hygiene promotion.
• Empower Local Communities by training 200+ community health champions and water management committees.
• Build Resilience to climate change with sustainable water infrastructure such as solar-powered boreholes and rainwater harvesting systems.
• Promote gender-inclusive participation in water governance and community health leadership.

Key Activities

1. Water Infrastructure Development:

• Drilling and equipping 15 solar-powered boreholes.
• Construction of 10 rainwater harvesting systems in schools and health facilities.
• Installation of water storage tanks and filtration units.

2. Health and Hygiene Campaigns:

• Community outreach on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) best practices.
• School-based hygiene clubs and menstrual hygiene management for girls.
• Distribution of hygiene kits (soap, sanitary pads, water purification tablets).

3. Capacity Building:

• Training water user associations and community health workers.
• Establishment of monitoring and maintenance teams for water systems.
• Gender equity workshops to empower women in leadership roles.

4. Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Baseline and endline surveys.
• Community feedback mechanisms and quarterly progress reviews.

Expected Outcomes

• 25,000+ people with improved access to safe drinking water.
• 60% reduction in reported cases of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid.
• Improved school attendance and performance, especially among girls.
• Increased community resilience and local capacity to manage water systems sustainably.
• Strengthened health systems through interlinkages with clean water access.

Duration

24 months (2 years)

Total Budget Estimate: $850,000 USD

Partners & Stakeholders

• Local Government of Zanzibar.
• Ministry of Health and Water.
• Community-based organizations.
• International Development Agencies.
• Private sector (solar tech companies, water engineers)

Why Zanzibar?

Zanzibar faces mounting public health challenges due to insufficient access to clean water, especially in rural areas. This project directly addresses a major determinant of health security—access to clean water—and enables communities to thrive through better health, education, and livelihoods.

Call to Action

Support "Clean Water, Stronger Communities" to help Zanzibar unlock its full health and development potential. With your partnership, we can ensure that clean water isn’t a privilege, but a right for every community member.