Travel 5 Clean Water
By planting the right trees in the right places in Tanzania , we reduce the loss of topsoil that is essential for farm productivity, thus easing pressure for clearing more forest for farming. Securing soil on slopes also keeps it out of the Malagarasi river that people rely on for household water needs.
Siwema Ramadhani fetches water from Lake Tanganyika every day. In the rainy season, she walks through knee-deep water to get to the lake.
Similarly, the drilling of fresh-water wells in Madagascar is crucial for planting projects because they provide a reliable source of clean water, which is essential for irrigation and watering purposes. These same wells that support forestry and agriculture can also help to provide easier access to clean water for the local community, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases and improving overall health.
Rukoma village, Tuungane Project Forestry Program © Roshni Lodhia
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