SBL commits to inclusive water projects to empower women

Daily News reporter

MWANZA: SERENGETI Breweries (SBL) has reiterated its commitment to enhancing access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services for women in alignment with

governmental initiatives to strengthen clean and safe water access in rural areas.

The SBL Communication and Sustainability Manager Ms Rispa Hatibu said recently here at the launch of the WASH project, “We are fostering social cohesion and community engagement, underscoring the significance of WASH investments in the area,”.

In its mission to accomplish this objective, she said SBL has sustained its integrated and inclusive projects across the country to provide people with clean water.

She said SBL is funding another significant WASH service with a particular focus on empowering women and girls in Magu District in the Mwanza Region, in a flagship project known as the Kabila Water Project.

She said the project is carried out in collaboration with the Africa Community Advancement Initiative (AFRIcai), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to health, education and socio-economic development in diverse Tanzanian communities.

“This strategic partnership seeks to eliminate water scarcity by providing clean and safe water to 11,927 individuals in five sub-villages namely Ilambu, Mlimani, Igogo, Shuleni and Majengo,” she said.

Moreover, recognising the critical role of women in ensuring the sustainability of such projects, SBL and AFRIcai conducted a specialised two-day training programme where twentyfive women were equipped with essential skills and knowledge in various aspects of WASH activities, entrepreneurship, financial management, sanitation marketing, and hygiene promotion.

Gracing the event, Magu District Commissioner Rachel Kassanda emphasised the importance of safeguarding the project to secure livelihoods and ensure the sustainability of future generations.

She commended SBL’s collaborative efforts with the government, stating that it is a win-win situation for both sectors. She highlighted the significance of empowering women in rural areas through such initiatives.