We’re continuing to move forward in preparing to build Twegashe School. Some of our successes so far include finding a construction supervisor, discovering the “perfect” toilet technology, reaching 20% of our fundraising goal, and getting local US high school students involved with our project!
We’ve been researching many different types of toilets looking for a safe, economical, culturally appropriate, and environmentally friendly design. We’re pleased to report that we think we’ve found an answer: the microflush biofil toilet.
NAC Architecture is working with CORE Tanzania on a pro bono basis to design the school buildings and staff housing for Twegashe Primary School in Bushasha village.
Read about some of the impacts of development on the environment in Tanzania, and how CORE Tanzania is trying to help promote sustainability.
Villagers have shown their support by donating a fifteen-acre plot of land near the main road into the village for construction of Twegashe Primary School.
Planning to travel to Tanzania? Here are some tips about the weather, visas, immunizations, and electrical outlets to save you time and legwork.
Most of the children in this picture are school age, but they are not attending school for a variety of reasons.
