OUR MISSION
Every 15 seconds a child dies from lack of access to clean water. Save the Rain teaches water-starved communities in East Africa to use rain as a sustainable water supply, stopping the needless deaths caused by the Global Water Crisis. To achieve our mission, we educate communities to harvest the rain through roof water collection, surface water collection, and groundwater recharge. We educate recipients on the importance of reforestation, sanitation, hygiene, and sustainable agriculture through permaculture design. Our systems are built from local materials by a community elected local workforce. They require no electricity, pumping or filtration, thus assuring sustainability.
We are Save the Rain because saving rain saves lives.
CURRENT PROJECTS & WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Current Projects
The Let It Rain campaign funds rainwater harvesting projects on primary schools in Northern Tanzania. One of its latest recipients is Tuvaila. Located in the Maji Ya Chai Ward, The Tuvaila Primary School is the largest in the area with 1280 students from kindergarten through the 7th grade. 80 of the students are special needs.
Student Projects
Our method to gain people access to clean water is interdependent. We see everyone involved with Save the Rain as a united force. The working team of Save the Rain is the hands and feet, the recipients are the heart and soul, and our supporters are the wings giving our mission its flight.
Campaigns
Creating your own campaign is simple. This is a perfect option for a school or group interesting in hosting their very own event. This option allows you to dedicate your funds to a specific cause you feel passionate about, set your goals, and manage your message and Team as you see fit. Simply follow the link below to get started.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE
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STORIES FROM OUR JOURNAL
HAPPY
March 06, 2019She stood before she spoke. Straightened her dress and composed herself. Happy John had something to say. She wasn’t going to wait. This was the first meeting Save the Rain organized in her village. Save the Rain wanted...
SINGING FOR THE RAIN
December 19, 2018Three years ago, we gathered in Lositeti, a village in the far reaches of the Makiba Ward in the Arumeru district of Tanzania. As we finish the tour of the school, Gilbert, a local Rotarian, becomes emotional. He says...
Polarized Views
December 19, 2018Dickson’s grandmother won the lottery. She was the recipient of a residential rainwater harvesting system on her home. She lives in Maji Ya Chai, a village riddled with fluoride issues in the groundwater. Rainwater harvesting is the only way...