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Water. Dignity. Health.

Working for a World with Clean Water and Hygiene

Water as the Foundation of Life

Paahe Reto works with communities, local partners, and authorities to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Through sustainable, community-led solutions, we strengthen local capacities, promote health and dignity, and contribute to long-term development and resilience.

six children standing on desert
six children standing on desert

~72 %

~30 %

Lack piped water to the household

>20%

Of Children in some Tanzania rural locales are affected by diarrhea

Rural water points are not functional in Tanzania

Our Initiatives

Safe water and healthy communities for Arusha and Tanzania.

white soup in green plastic bowl
white soup in green plastic bowl
Local Manufacturing of Menstrual Hygiene Products

Access to hygiene products remains extremely low, with only around 2 % of schoolgirls using tampons or standard pads in rural areas.

Water Foundation (2023)

girl in pink and white stripe shirt standing on brown concrete floor during daytime
girl in pink and white stripe shirt standing on brown concrete floor during daytime
Community Water Infrastructure Development

Only a small fraction (~7 %) have piped water at home; community wells remain essential.

Rural Water Supply Network/USAID (2023)

boy in yellow and black shirt holding white plastic spoon
boy in yellow and black shirt holding white plastic spoon
Rural WASH Education

Diarrhoeal disease remains one of the top causes of death among children under 5 worldwide - with 1 in 5 children suffering diarrhea in rural Tanzania.
Handwashing education can reduce diarrheal disease nearly 47 %, showing the power of hygiene learning.

BMC Public Health (2022); UNICEF (2023)

WASH With Us

Your contribution turns action into change.

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“We envision strong communities across Arusha and Tanzania, empowered to manage their own water, sanitation, and hygiene systems for today and future generations.”

Solomon, Chairman & Founder

Paahe-Reto WASH Lead