We believe that water solutions should meet unique local needs. While most Water for Life Charity water projects focus on distributing VF100 water filters in rural communities where families are more spread out, clean water wells are a powerful resource to meet water needs in larger community hubs.

In November 2024, Water for Life Charity began drilling a well and installing a water system for our distribution partner ROAM Humanitarian‘s orphanage, school, and community center just outside of Arusha, Tanzania in Kikatiti.

This water project is an example of the sustainable, life changing impact that can occur through collaboration and partnerships. In August 2024, Water for Life Charity, corporate donor Storm Water Pros and distribution partner ROAM Humanitarian met to discuss the funding of this well and water system. The orphanage has now begun construction and the well has begun its drilling process, but the unity in providing clean water resources to communities around the world through this partnership will have an impact that lasts longer than the duration of this water project.

Well drilling process

Clean water wells, or boreholes, are extensive water projects that require teamwork and talent across organizations and teams to share clean, safe water.

To start the drilling process, local water engineers perform a geological survey to better understand the geologic and water circumstances of the area and to locate ideal well locations. After this initial study, contractors can begin the drilling process.

Most wells are typically 50-150 meters deep and require a smaller Village Drill. With the specific orphanage location, the area is particularly rocky and required drilling in two separate locations to find sufficient water. The well will be one of the biggest in the area, being drilled to a depth of 150 meters (400ft) and producing approximately 5,000 liters of clean water every hour. With this water production, the well will serve more than 5,000 people, providing clean water to the orphanage and school children, as well as the larger community and the individuals from surrounding communities as well.

The power of clean water

Clean, safe water provided by this well is not only a resource for the individuals it will serve, but something that will literally change the lives of thousands of people.

“We [spend] five hours every day to get water using our donkeys,”  shared Loma, a Maasai tribe member in the Kikatiti community. The five hours spent every day, typically done by women and girls, take mothers away from their homes and job opportunities and children away from school and educational opportunities. The clean water well being drilled will offer these women and families choices and opportunities they wouldn’t have otherwise and the time and resources to leave poverty. This well is changing lives.

This one well outside of Arusha is one of over 15 wells that have been drilled by Water for Life Charity and that is currently providing clean, safe water for thousands of individuals and families in developing countries around the world.

Help us make clean water a reality for people around the world by donating today. Your one-time or monthly donation makes water projects like this possible.