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15 August 2024
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Capacity Building 2023/2024

Category : Community , Ongoing , Water and Sanitation

The Self-Supply Program is an initiative by SHIPO focused on strengthening the skills and professional capacities of local private sector actors, such as artisans, micro-entrepreneurs, and small enterprises. The overarching goal is to improve access to water and food security for rural and peri-urban residents in the Njombe, Iringa, Mbeya, and Ruvuma regions of Tanzania.

This project, funded by the SKAT Foundation, is ongoing and for the period spanning from January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, it specifically targeted areas in Njombe (Makete and Njombe Town/District), Iringa (Iringa District and Mufindi), and Mbeya/Songwe (Mbozi). The aim was to create a sustainable impact on water accessibility and food security through the professional development of local artisans and related workers.

The training program brought in 28 new trainees, of which 19 were drillers and 9 were pump producers, all of whom are male. It also supported 14 experienced beneficiaries, including 9 drillers and 5 pump producers. These individuals received training from a team of dedicated and experienced trainers, such as Laban Kaduma from the Uvinjo group in Njombe, who specializes in digging and drilling, and James Malekano from Umoja wa Vijana, who is an expert in pump production.

Under the guidance of trainers from reputable organizations like MVIWAARUSHA and the Water Institute of Tanzania, participants learned essential skills in groundwater drilling, pump production, business entrepreneurship, and marketing. The training focused on developing their abilities to explore local opportunities effectively, engage in participatory market research, and understand business analysis and market strategy.

The program has achieved remarkable results, exceeding expectations by reaching 43 male participants, which is 108% of the target. A significant number of beneficiaries, a total of 1,316 people now use the newly established water points as their main source of water, while 2,460 others use them for special events or on a day-use basis. Impressively, 98% of the water points tested were found to be biologically safe, highlighting the success of the project’s water management practices.

The training also built on the achievements of previous phases, which trained over 100 local artisans in manual drilling, pump production, and the construction of sanitation facilities. These efforts have resulted in the drilling of over 10,000 rope pump wells and significant improvements in agricultural practices, water management, and environmental conservation.

Overall, the Self-Supply Program is a testament to the power of local capacity building and its ability to foster sustainable development in water and food security. Stay tuned for more updates from SHIPO.

SHIPO, For Sustainable Development.

13 February 2023
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PROTECTED AND CONSTRUCTED WATER COLLECTION POINTS AT JOSHONI STREET IN MJIMWEMA WARD-NJOMBE TOWN

Category : Community , Completed , Water and Sanitation

Background

AUARA (117B) project supports the Tanzania community to supply safe and clean water in rural and urban areas through providing materials to the people like tanks. Also ensure safety of different sources of water like Springs and rivers by fencing around sources.

Njombe Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (NJUWASA) is the responsible organ to supply water within Njombe town. However, the network is often not reliable, cutting down and breaking of water infrastructures are common. Although Joshoni street in Mjimwema ward is within the Njombe town council, often the neighborhoods do not get piped water supply, especially during dry period (June to December). This affects the households suffer from shortage of water service.

Due to this situation, many neighbors’ fetch water using buckets from an open spring in the area. Several ponds have been dug to retain water and make it easier for the neighbors to fetch it. In the area, solid wastes are dumped and it is common to see livestock (cows, goats) grazing and some cultivation activities going on. These, significantly increase the risk of the water source to be polluted and hence not being safe for households’ consumption.

Objective

The main objective of the project was to hand over the protected and constructed three water points connected to the intake for Joshoni community members living near the area.
Insisted the community to protecting the spring area through covering of the intake and ponds, making maintenance in fencing the area;
Tested the quality of water in three water points connected to the intake.

Beneficiaries, profile

The beneficiaries of the project are those who get water service from the spring area when the piped water is not available. 2,100 people now benefit from the project: 1,500 are neighbors of Joshoni street; 150 students from Mpechi Vocational College and more than 400 students from Mpechi Secondary school.

Impact and sources of verification

The final impact of the project improved the living standards of the community of Joshoni street in Mjimwema ward. Thanks for improving access to clean and safe water in the spring area, the risk of health problems of the community members will be reduced. It will also be easier, safer and faster for the people (mainly children and old people)

***Picture shows the guest of honor insisting the Joshoni community members to protect the spring water and giving thanks to SHIPO for good implementation of the project.***

22 August 2022
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Water storage infrastructure in 9 schools in Ludewa

Project Name

Water storage infrastructure in 9 schools in Ludewa

Project Code

TZNJ117B

Project Donor

AUARA

Project Budget

Tshs 38,219,240.00

Project timeframe

May 2021 – November 2021.

Project location

This project was located in Ludewa district, specifically in Figanga, Mbwila, Itundu, Kiyombo, Wecha, Lupande Milo, Masaula and Sambala primary schools.

Project beneficiaries

The direct beneficiaries of the project are 2779 pupils (1409 girls and 1370 boys), the teachers and some households nearby some of the schools like Masaula, who now count with a reliable source of water.

Project description

The objective of the project was to construct water storage infrastructures and water points in 9 primary schools and connect them to the existing and nearest water distribution networks to improve the access to water in the schools.

The main project activities were 1) the technical assessments, 2) sensitization meetings, 3) Preparation of materials and tools, 4) Construction works and 5) Handing Over Ceremonies in the 9 schools.

Organizations / Businesses / Government Agencies Involved to implement the project

AURA
SHIPO
RUWASA
Local government authorities of Ludewa
Ludewa district

Project Status

Water storage infrastructures have been successfully installed in 9 primary schools, in 2 schools more than initially planned, benefiting 2779 pupils, who now have a better access to a reliable source of water. The project has been completed without any technical complication. Minor challenges with some of the communities in some specific activities included supporting the masons and technical personnel and in trench digging. However, the fact that SHIPO has been working with these communities for 7 years has been a big advantage to the project. Involving RUWASA, Ludewa district and the LGA-s has also been key to ensure the sustainability of the project in the future.

31 January 2022
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TRAINING OF TRAINERS WORKSHOP ON PLANNING AND DESIGNING RURAL WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS

Category : Community , Water and Sanitation

From the 6^th to the 11^th of September, the ToT workshop took place at SHIPO building, Njombe, with the participation of 18 RUWASA project designing team members from the Southern zone: Njombe, Iringa, Mbeya, Songwe and Rukwa regions.

The main goal of the workshop was to train theoretic-practically engineers and technical people from the Southern zone of Tanzania on planning and designing rural water supply networks with the aim of filling in their knowledge gaps and of capacitating them to transfer that knowledge to their colleagues.

Experts from relevant institutions in the sector of water in Tanzania facilitated the training: 2 trainers from the Project Design Department in RUWASA HQ, one trainer from the Water Institute and one trainer from Nyasa Basin Water Board. In addition, an expert from Integrated Engineering Associates (IEA), Cameroon, acted as a coach for trainers and organizers during the training.

The six-day training consisted of 3 days of theory and 3 days of practical work. Common knowledge gaps in reporting and technical issues were the focus of the theoretical part. The practical part started with a site visit to a real project in Nyombo village (Njombe DC). With the relevant data taken from the field, the trainees designed the water supply system. Afterwards, divided in teams, the participants designed projects from their regions. This was done with the close support of the trainers. Finally, each team developed and presented their plan on how the peer to peer learning is going to take place and how they are going to design their projects.

The participants showed a lot of commitment and interest and according to the evaluation, in general, the participants were very satisfied with the workshop as it will help them develop professionally.

Next steps

In the coming months, SHIPO will follow-up and monitor the activities carried out by the different teams according to their action plans. the knowledge-transfer to their colleagues and the quality of the project designs.

12 May 2021
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Water Resource Integration Development Initiative (WARIDI)

Tags : Water Tanzania Community Organisation Supply Training WASH CBWSO

Improve health and water supplies management to 89,468 people in Tanzania through support of 22 existing Community Owned Water Supply Organizations (COWSOs) in 30 villages of Njombe District Council.

Project Code

TZNJ104

Project Donor

USAID / WARIDI Tanzania

Project Budget

Tshs 292,138,856 out of which Tshs 255,239,774 were provided by USAID and tshs 36,899,082 by grantees.

Project Time Frame

Implementation: June 2018 to June 2019

Project Location

This Project was located at 22 villages in Njombe region: Igongolo/Kivitu, Itipingi, Ibiki, JM Makweta secondary school/upami/ilengititu, Ibumila/Ikando, Ikuna, Ninga, Kidegembye, Image, Matembwe, Wanginyi, Lupembe, Igombola, Ikondo, Nyave, Ukalawa, Madeke, Mfriga, Itambo, Iwafi, Lwanzali, Tove-Mtwango, Ikang’asi, Welela, Nyombo, Isitu, Kichiwa and Maduma.

Project beneficiaries

89,468 people part of 22 existing COWSOs.

Project Description

This project addresses issues relating to improvements of water supplies and health in the community through conducting community awareness raising activities and build to all expected/ and registered COWSOs the capacities to manage and govern water resources, adaptation to the impacts of climate change, improving hygiene and sanitation and inclusion of women and youths in community development projects especially in COWSOs formation, registration, formulation, operation and maintenance.

Objectives

Start-up Activities /LGA and other stakeholders to determine WASH situation at Njombe District Council (initial assessment)
Develop local government authority (LGA) capacity Building Plan for COWSO and Preparation Training Modules
Capacity Building and Implementation of COWSO Action Plan
On-going COWSO District Action Plan

Organizations / Businesses / Government Agencies Involved to Implement the Project

SHIPO Tanzania
LGAs
Communities
COWSOs leaders
Water supply attendants (including artisans)
CWST
Registrar
WARIDI team

Project Status

The Project was successfully completed.

Project report

WARIDI – Project Final Completion Report_SHIPO_June 2019 Download

1 April 2021
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Mbozi Farmers Livelihood Initiative (MFLI)

Improve the livelihoods of 5,000 smallholder coffee farming households in the Mbozi district through a multi-faceted set of interventions that include milk production, improved Water & Sanitation techs and Energy provisions

Project Code

TZNJ099

Project Donor

Heifer Project International (back donor: Starbucks foundation)

Project Budget

Tshs 192,484,000.

Project Time Frame

Implementation: October 2014 to October 2019

Project Location

This Project was located at ten villages( Isansa, Iwalanje, Haterere, Shiwinga, Igamba, Itepula, sambewe, Rungwa, Mpito and Nasama.) in Mbozi district, Mbeya region.

Project beneficiaries

5,000 smallholder coffee farming households.

Project Description

The Mbozi Farmer Livelihood Improvement (MFLI) project will directly target 5,000 smallholder coffee farming households in the Mbozi district of Tanzania to improve their livelihoods through a multi-faceted set of interventions that include income diversification through milk production, improved water and sanitation techniques, and alternative energy provision. Out of the total, 2,000 households will be directly targeted for inclusion in the dairy value chain either through direct provision of livestock (400 total) and/or training (1,600). Project objectives:

Increase income of smallholder coffee farmers by at least 50 percent through the production and sale of milk. This objective was implemented by Heifer.

Increase access to water and improve sanitation and hygiene facilities by 25 percent. This objective was implemented by SHIPO.

Increase utilization of alternative sources of renewable energy by 35 percent. This objective will be implemented by other partners.

Organizations / Businesses / Government Agencies Involved to Implement the Project

SHIPO Tanzania
Heifer Project International
Mbozi district council

Project Status

The Project was successfully completed.

19 February 2021
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Well rehabilitation and tank installation at Idundilanga dispensary in Njombe town

Project Name

Well rehabilitation and tank installation at Idundilanga dispensary in Njombe town

Project Code

TZNJ117

Project Donor

Auara

Project Budget

Tshs 4,415,000.

Local contribution: Tshs 740,000. Auara: Tshs 3,675,000

Project Time Frame

Implementation: October 2020 to December 2020

Project Location

This Project was located at Njombe town, Njombe region

Project beneficiaries

Idundilanga dispensary users and workers, community around Idundilanga dispensary.

Project Description

The objective of this project was to provide Idundilanga dispensary with a reliable supply of water in a sustainable way through:

ensuring that the existing well provides enough water to the dispensary and to the local community during the whole year;
ensuring that the water from the well is pumped and stored effectively for its use in the dispensary.

Organizations / Businesses / Government Agencies Involved to Implement the Project

SHIPO Tanzania
Idundilanga dispensary leaders
Village leaders and the community of Idundilanga
Njombe Town Council
NJUWASA

Project Status

The Project was completed successfully and handed over to the intended beneficiaries.

Project report

Idundilanga dispensary activity report Download

19 February 2021
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Well rehabilitation and tank installation at Idundilanga dispensary in Njombe town

Tags : AURA Dispensary Njombe WASH water supply

Category : Community , Water and Sanitation

Since December 2020, the dispensary and the community of Idundilanga are benefitting from an improved access to water thanks to a project carried out by SHIPO with the support of AUARA.

The existing well was deepened to ensure that both the community and the dispensary have enough water throughout the year. While the community members continue fetching water with the rope pump, the dispensary counts with its own system: water was brought to the dispensary by building a tower for the new tank and by connecting the submersible pump to the tank and this one to the inlet to the dispensary.

The project has been a success, as highlighted by many of the stakeholders present during the Handing Over ceremony at Idundilanga. The community played their role by providing the local materials and one of the groups trained by SHIPO was responsible for the works.

Thanks to all the people involved in the project, hongereni sana!

13 November 2020
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Water supply system in Utengule and Unyangala villages in Makete district

Tags : Makete Makete lagunak Unyangala Utengule village WASH water supply

Project Name

Water supply system in Utengule and Unyangala villages in Makete district

Project Code

TZNJ112

Project Donor

Makete Lagunak

Project Budget

Tshs 122,927,991.

Local contribution: Tshs 60,627,780. Makete Lagunak: Tshs 62,300,211

Project Time Frame

Needs assessment: July 2019

Implementation: November 2019 to January 2020

Project Location

This Project was located at Utengule and Unyangala villages in Makete district, Njombe region

Project beneficiaries

Householders in Utengule and Unyangala villages

Project Description

The general objective of this project was to provide access to water for the villages of Utengule and Unyangala closer to their households in a sustainable way by January 2020.

For that, the specific objectives were:

To assemble/build the distribution lines from the tank to the water points
To construct 10 domestic water points in Utengule and 10 domestic water points in Unyangala.
To form and train the CBWSO (Community Based Water Supply Organization) for Utengule and Unyangala villages of Makete District

Organizations / Businesses / Government Agencies Involved to Implement the Project

SHIPO Tanzania
RUWASA
Villages/sub-villages chairs, Ward Executive Officer, Ward Councilor, Villages Executives officers, Ward Community Development officer, District Community Development officer

Project Status

The Project was completed successfully and handed over to the intended beneficiaries.

Project report

Water supply system – Utengule&Unyangala – Makete Download

27 June 2018
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TRAINING IDYDC ON HAND DUG WELL

Project Name: Training IDYDC on Hand Dug Well

Project Code: TZNJ085G

Project Timeframe: 9^th September 2013 to 21^st September 2013

Project Donor: Iringa Development of Youth, Disabled and Children Care (“IDYDC”)

Project Location: Iringa Region

Project Beneficiaries: Groups and workshop at Iringa

Project Description:

SHIPO and IDYDC (Iringa Development of Youth, Disabled and Children Care) were agreed to provide training to different groups in Iringa Region for the aim of improving the quality of the manual well digging and well finalization work presently ongoing in Iringa by IDYDC and trained groups.

The key output of this consultancy was to address quality issues and improve gaps existing in the provision of manual well digging and well finalization among 20 young trainees who already have basic ideas on the topics. Specifically: –

Theoretic program on geology topics relevant to well digging, well digging and well finalization with rope pump installation
Two dug wells with cover and installation of rope pumps done during training.
Trainees will be in two teams of max 10.
20 private sector entrepreneurs trained on any new developments in the sphere of manual digging and well finalization with rope pump installation
Small report produced by SHIPO after the training with main successes and challenges, including recommendations for improving future programming.

Organization/ Business/ Government Agencies Involved to Implement the Project:

Southern Highlands Participatory Organization (SHIPO)
IDYDC (Iringa Development of Youth, Disabled and Children Care)
Iringa Municipal

Project Status:

The project was completed and handed over to IDYDC (Iringa Development of Youth, Disabled and Children Care

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