Help Sky Academy Bring Clean Water to Tanzania

Hello, my name is Munir. I am a boarding student at Blair Academy in New Jersey. I am working with Sky Academy, a local non-profit organization, to bring clean water wells to communities in Tanzania this summer. Sky Academy provides mentors to high school students like me to aid in developing ethical and moral principles through community service and personal growth activities that build character, leadership, and social responsibility.

Clean water is fundamental to humanity, helping us make the food we eat and keeping harmful bacteria and viruses away. We often take water for granted: for most of us, the nearest clean water source is only a few steps away. But for millions of people around the world, and especially those living in rural areas of Tanzania, clean water is a luxury. More than 300 million people in Africa get their water from unprotected lakes, rivers, ponds, and watering holes, leaving them at risk of dangerous diseases and shorter lives. Moreover, clean water is paramount not just to people themselves but to the livestock they raise. Agricultural communities in Africa need additional clean water to sustain their animals and crops.

To address this critical need, I, along with other high school student members from Sky Academy, will look to make a difference for thousands of people this summer by going to Tanzania. Sky Academy students in grades 9-12 are planning to open at least two water wells in partnership with Embrace Relief, and will make two weeklong trips to visit the wells, take part in opening ceremonies, and connect with the local people who will benefit from this project. Trips like this have been happening within the youth group for five years, with the group opening 3 wells in total. This year, I am joining the trip with a personal goal of raising $4000 (USD) for Sky Academy to build one well. If the original goal is reached, a secondary goal of $8000 (USD) will be put into place.

Another local organization, Embrace Relief, is helping Sky Academy connect with NGO (non-governmental) organizations in Tanzania to build these wells. Embrace Relief has partnered with local NGOs in Africa to open more than 1000 wells in the last 9 years, working in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Benin, Chad, Cameroon, and Pakistan.

Finally, 100% of all donations made will go towards building wells. All other expenses are paid for by Sky Academy, Embrace Relief, and students attending the trip.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and donations. If you have any questions, you can message me via the contact feature on GoFundMe.