ADRA Tanzania is so far, the only NGO working extensively in Hanang District. We have been implementing our integrated health project there since 2002 when the first phase was initiated, targeting 10 villages. The first phase of intervention, targeting 10 villages, ended in March 2005 and resulted in focused on provision of clean water, construction of sanitation latrines at primary schools and health education primarily about hygiene and HIV/AIDS.

The people of Hanang are very grateful for the work that ADRA has been able to do for their community. With the help of donors, over 40,000 people now have access to clean water only minutes from their doorstep. Water is such an essential element of life, and with close access to water points the women now have the ability to give more back to the village and their families.

Many people have also benefited from sponsored youth groups who spread AIDS education through drama, song and dance. Established in 2002 there are now youth groups from ten villages who perform in the marketplace, schools and small area communities. This program has been a great success, and the Tanzania government is also interested in using these groups as an example for a nation wide project against AIDS.

From private ADRA Denmark funds, ADRA Tanzania has also been constructing a new primary school in Endasiwold so children have been able to attend school for the first time in an ADRA established school. New lavatories are being built at this and several other schools in the area. This addition reemphasizes the health message that ADRA trainers come to present in their classrooms throughout the school year. With improved standards there is an opportunity to lower health risks that are so high in this region.

Contact the Hanang Health Project:

• Katesh Office, Hanang: +255 (0)27 253 01 48
• Usa River Office: +255 (0)27 255 3480
• E-mail: hanang@habari.co.tz