Visit to The Mavuno Project in Karagwe, Tanzania, for their 30-year anniversay, August 2024

Last week we visited Karagwe, Tanzania, together with EWB Germany to celebrate our long-term partner, The Mavuno Project’s 30th anniversary. Engineers Without Borders Sweden was represented by Mrs Susanne Hurtig, accompanied by representatives from EWB Germany. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this significant milestone.

In the days leading up to the anniversary celebration on Augsut 23rd, we visited several key sites associated with the Mavuno Project. These visits provided insight into the ongoing work and progress in the area.

Solar Panel Sites: The solar panel installations are providing essential electricity to local facilities, supporting both the schools and families in the community.

Orchards and Farmland: The agricultural projects, including orchards and farmland, contribute to local food security and offer economic benefits to the community through sustainable farming practices.

Water Tanks and Purification Systems: We visited water tanks and purification systems that are crucial for providing clean water to the community, reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases and improving overall health.

Girls' School and New High School Building: The Girls' School and the new High School building are central to the Mavuno Project’s educational initiatives, offering opportunities for quality education, particularly for young women in the region.

During our visits, we also listened to presentations and had the possibility to discuss directly with staff members from different areas of the Mavuno Project, gaining a better understanding of the ongoing efforts and challenges in the region.

As we mark this important milestone for our long-term partner, we are even more committed to developing our partnership with the Mavuno Project and supporting their initiatives in Karagwe.

We are here sharing a short animation with images from these visits, highlighting the solar panel sites, orchards, water tanks, Girls' School, and the new High School building. More photos from the visits will be available later on.