Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Climate Resilience and Development Initiative Water

Water is Life: A Right, a Resource, and a Responsibility

Global Water Crisis: The United Nations Perspective

Water is the foundation of life, yet it remains one of the most unequally distributed resources in the world. According to the United Nations (UN):

  • 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water services.
  • Over 4.2 billion people live without safely managed sanitation.
  • Water-related disasters account for 70% of all deaths related to natural disasters.
  • By 2030, water demand is expected to exceed supply by 40% due to climate change and population growth.

These staggering figures underscore the urgent need to safeguard water as a human right and a pillar of peace, health, and sustainable development.

Water Challenges in Tanzania

Tanzania faces its own unique water-related challenges:

  • Only 61% of the Tanzanian population has access to basic drinking water services.
  • Rural areas suffer disproportionately, with many communities depending on unprotected wells and seasonal sources.
  • Climate change is increasing the frequency of droughts and floods, disrupting water access for farming, households, and wildlife.
  • Water-related diseases remain a major public health concern, especially among children and vulnerable populations.

The lack of access to safe and clean water limits not only health and education outcomes but also peace and social cohesion in affected communities.

CRDI’s Work on Water in Tanzania

At the Climate Resilience and Development Initiative (CRDI), we believe Water is Life, a Human Right, and a Catalyst for Peace. Our mission is to empower communities across Tanzania with knowledge, tools, and advocacy to secure water for all. Here’s what we do:

1. Capacity Building

We organize practical training sessions for local leaders, youth, and community members on:

  • Sustainable water management
  • Climate-resilient water harvesting
  • Community-led water monitoring systems

2. Advocacy for Water Justice

CRDI champions the right to water through:

  • Local and national awareness campaigns
  • Engagement with policymakers to influence equitable water policies
  • Mobilizing young voices to speak up for water access in underserved communities

3. Water Education and Community Engagement

We promote water education through:

  • School programs teaching children the value of water and hygiene
  • Community dialogues on traditional and modern water conservation techniques
  • Media engagement to amplify water challenges and solutions

4. Promoting Water for Peace

We integrate water initiatives into our peacebuilding efforts by:

  • Encouraging equitable sharing of water resources to reduce conflict
  • Facilitating dialogues between stakeholders in water-stressed areas
  • Highlighting the connection between clean water access, dignity, and community harmony

CRDI’s Work on Water in Tanzania

The journey toward universal access to safe and clean water requires collective action. Whether you are an individual, a donor, a corporate partner, or an institution, your support can bring lasting impact:

  • Help us drill or rehabilitate wells in rural communities
  • Sponsor water education programs in schools
  • Fund community water training workshops
  • Partner with us to expand advocacy campaigns

Water is not a privilege — it is a right. Together, let’s ensure every drop counts for peace, dignity, and development.

Contact us: admin@crdi.or.tz
Website: www.crdi.or.tz
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania