Access to water remains a daily challenge for many rural communities. In Kimamba A Village, Kilosa District, Morogoro Region, LALJI FOUNDATION has stepped in to help. The Foundation handed over a new shallow well on 4th October 2026. Shallow Well No. 015 was donated by Mr. Aliasgher Najafi in loving memory of his late grandparents. The project will benefit 1,235 residents.
Objectives of the project:
- Improving access to water for residents’ daily household needs.
- Supporting better personal hygiene, household cleanliness and sanitation.
- Reducing the time and effort spent collecting water, particularly by women and children.
- Improving community well-being through access to an essential resource.
- Supporting the social and economic development of Kimamba A Village.
- Encouraging community ownership and proper maintenance of the shallow well.
Speaking during the handover, Mr. Elbati John, Village Chairman of Kimamba A, expressed his appreciation to LALJI FOUNDATION for supporting the project. He noted that access to clean and safe water is essential to the community’s well-being and that the shallow well would help address the challenges residents face when accessing water. Meanwhile, Mr. Imtiaz Lalji, Chairman of LALJI FOUNDATION, emphasized that clean and safe water is a fundamental necessity and an important part of improving people’s quality of life. He encouraged residents to take ownership of the shallow well, and ensure its proper maintenance. Mr. Aliasgher Najafi, the project donor, also highlighted the importance of supporting community water projects and urged residents to protect and use the facility responsibly.
