People Impacted
3,048
Misrey Village
Projected Completed Date
12/31/2024
On April 25, 2024, Misrey Village in Tanzania celebrated the installation of a solar-powered water system, made possible through the generous support of Roger & Sharon Eschenroeder, Tom Snitzer, and Water 4 Mercy. The system now delivers 2.6 liters of clean water per second through 4.183 kilometers of piping, reaching 7 community taps and providing safe water to 3,380 residents. Before this transformation, women and children walked up to 11 kilometers during dry seasons to fetch unsafe water shared with livestock, and even the local school lacked water access, forcing students to walk 3 kilometers before beginning classes.
Since the installation, the village has been revitalized—health has improved, children now attend school regularly, and women have time for farming and other income-generating activities. During a follow-up visit by our local team in January 2025, the system was confirmed to be operating successfully and making a profound impact. Husna Yusuph, a 23-year-old mother of two, shared: “When I was pregnant, I fainted while fetching water. Today, we have a tap outside our home—it feels like a miracle.” Misrey Village is now thriving, with clean water laying the foundation for a healthier and more hopeful future.
