BMI welcomes the EWB delegation back from Tanzania following a successful trip in April 2023.
Apr 26, 2023
Here you can listen to the TAU podcast summarizing the delegation’s journey to Tanzania
The EWB delegation, supported by BMI, is back from Tanzania following a successful trip in April 2023.The delegation focused on various projects, including a new collaboration between Israel, the United States, Germany, and Tanzania for drinking water. The team built a scalable water filtration system using ceramic filters connected in parallel, which was installed in Sabilo Primary School. In partnership with the non-profit organization Wine to Water, the team provided WASH education to the community. The project also involved collaborating with VETA, Babati, and German experts who used the opportunity to teach students welding and building skills. The project has given 1,000 children and staff access to clean water year-round.
The EWB team also constructed a new 60,000-liter rainwater harvesting system, the most extensive system built to date by the team and the community. It covers around 1,000 square meters of the roof and 115 meters of gutters, providing clean water for 800 children.
Additionally, the team had a research expedition with local water authorities to explore expanding the project to new areas and implemented an expanded educational WASH program in the schools. The team also built new collaborations with local and international organizations, including SO THAY CAN, a New Zealand-based NGO. They hosted a seminar for school administrators and community leaders from seven schools in the Babati District, focusing on building water systems with cost-effective materials, education, and international collaboration, emphasizing community involvement and system maintenance.
Lastly, the team reviewed the water technology pilots from 2022, which included a new water collection tank and automatic meteorological station.