Promotion of rainwater harvesting technology for water supply and sanitation in schools - Nella Secondary School

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Project ID
Project Title	Promotion of rainwater harvesting technology for water supply and sanitation in schools - Nella Secondary School
Type	Water Supply and Sanitation
Focus Areas
Geographic Scope	Tanzania, Africa
Lead Organization(s)	UNDP
Project Partners	TYPE PARTNERS HERE
Financing	Total: $8,804; Sources of Financing: (CWI-58)
Timeframe	2007 - 2008
Status	Satisfactorily completed
Project website(s)	GEF SGP Project Page
Contacts	TYPE CONTACT HERE

Contents 1 Description 2 Expected Outcomes 3 Achievements: Results and Impact 4 Lessons for Replication 5 References 6 See also 7 External Resources 8 Attachments

Description

Nella Secondary School is in Kwimba District. The district is affected with water shortage and has thus been affected with recurring outbreaks of water borne diseases. Schools being a public place is much more affected by the situation.

The project aims at demonstrating on how rainwater harvesting technology can be used to improve water supply and sanitation in schools, whcih are located in areas where conventional water supply systems such as gravity and shallow wellas are not feasible. There will be construction of a one rainwater harvesting tank of 50,000 litres and the project will develop two wing improved pit latrines(VIP) connected with the rainwater havestinfg tank of 10,000 litres capacity. Each wing will be for one gender for the students hygiene. There will also be some seminars on hygiene education and environmental sanitation. It is expected that the project will contribute towards reduction in outbreaks of water borne diseases in the area especially to school children.

Notable Community Participation

• Community will participate in project implementation whereby they will provide sand, gravel, stones and water for construction purposes.

Capacity - Building Component

• Seminars on hygiene and environmental sanitation will improve school children knowledge and capacities in those areas and so reduction of preventable diseases.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

• The project will contribute towards reduction of outbreaks of water borne diseases hence improved school childrens health.

Gender Focus

• Availability of water within short distances will contribute towards enjoymen tof school life by both gender. They will have ample time for studying unlike when they had to look for water from far .

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

• The school community will participate in the project implemetation and the outcomes thereoff.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

• The project will contribute to raisng wawarenes on the importance of water and sanitation hence Millenium Development Goals.

Policy Impact

• The project may influence water policy at local and institutional levels.

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

N/A

Project Results

(1) Increased availability of water at school

(2) Improved students' personal hygiene and sanitation around school compounds

(3) Diseases caused by contaiminated water reduced by 80%

(4) Girl children drop out due to absence of private toilet facilities eradicated

(5) Improved academic performance due to settled minds on the part of students as a result of reliable supply of water

Expected Outcomes

Achievements: Results and Impact

Lessons for Replication

TYPE LESSONS HERE

References

See also

1. Water supply and empowerement of the Hadzabe indigenous communities, Tanzania
2. Water Conflict and Cooperation/Nile River Basin
3. The Nile: Moving Beyond Cooperation
4. Supporting community based water supply and sanitation project in Zanzibar
5. Strategic Action Programme for the Integrated Sustainable Management of the Congo river Basin
6. School Compounds Greening Project, in Misungwi District, Mwanza Region, Tanzania
7. Removal of Barriers to the Introduction of Cleaner Artisanal Gold Mining and Extraction Technologies
8. Reduction of women's workload through sustainable water supply , sanitary environment and afforestation, Tanzania
9. Promotion of rainwater harvesting technology for water supply and sanitation in schools - Mwang'halanga Primary School
10. Promotion of rainwater harvesting technology for water supply and sanitation in schools - Mhande Secondary School
11. Promotion of rainwater harvesting technology for water supply and sanitation in schools - Mallemve Primary School
12. Promotion of rainwater harvesting technology for water supply and sanitation in schools - Kikubiliji Secondary School
13. Partnership Interventions for the Implementation of Strategic Action Programme (SAP) for Lake Tanganyika
14. Nile Transboundary Environmental Action Project (NTEAP)
15. Makambako Shallow Wells Project, Tanzania
16. Mainstreaming Groundwater Considerations into the Integrated Management of the Nile River Basin
17. Mainstreaming Climate Change Considerations into Integrated Water Resources Management in Pangani River Basin (Tanzania)
18. Lake Jipe Conservation Project, Tanzania
19. Involving School Communities to Conserve Lake Victoria Project, in Musoma Rural District, Tanzania
20. Involving Kyaka Community in the Conservation of Kagera River Basin Project, Bukoba Rural District, Tanzania
21. Expansion of Cashew Nut Production as an alternative source of income to fishing, Tanzania
22. Economic Empowerment of Women through Alleviating the Water Hyacinth From Kagera River Project, Bukoba Rural District, Tanzania
23. Control of Water Hyacinth in Speke Gulf Project, Tanzania
24. Community Conservation of Tanzania's Endangered marine life and habitats
25. Capacity building to strengthen water supply and sanitation management for Department of Water Zanzibar
26. Capacity building for Zanzibar Water Authority (ZAWA)
27. Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystem (ASCLME) Project

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