What We Do
Projects across key social sectors to improve community wellbeing and sustainable development
Five areas, one approach
CMSR-TZ's approach is bottom-up and holistic. In every sector, communities are active participants in planning and implementation — this is what makes the results last.
Water and Sanitation
Expanding access to clean water and safe sanitation
Expanding access to clean water and sanitation in underserved communities through rehabilitation of boreholes, development of shallow wells, provision of sanitation facilities and capacity building of the community.
- Rehabilitation of boreholes and distribution lines
- Development of shallow wells and hand pumps
- Water storage tanks and rainwater harvesting
- Training of CBWSOs and village water attendants
- Sanitation facilities in schools and dispensaries
Health
Strengthening healthcare services and community wellbeing
Strengthening healthcare services through infrastructure development, medical equipment provision, capacity building for health workers, community awareness and the promotion of sanitation and hygiene.
- Construction and rehabilitation of health facilities
- Diagnostic and maternity equipment for public facilities
- CEmONC mentorship and supportive supervision
- Menstrual health and reproductive health education
- IEC/BCC community awareness campaigns
Education
Enhancing learning opportunities and knowledge transfer
Enhancing learning opportunities through infrastructure development, support for vulnerable children, capacity building and the promotion of hygiene in schools.
- Construction of classrooms, kindergartens and staff houses
- School fees and learning materials for vulnerable students
- Improved pit latrines and hygiene promotion in schools
- Wood-saving stoves in primary schools
- Vocational and agricultural secondary education
Agriculture
Supporting food security through modern farming practices
Supporting food security through farmer field schools, improved seed supply, horticulture, post-harvest management, youth engagement and market linkages.
- Farmer Field Schools and Good Agronomic Practices
- Distribution of improved seeds and inputs
- Horticultural practice and post-harvest management
- Youth and women farming groups
- Market linkages for smallholder farmers
Youth Empowerment
Building the capacity of young people
Equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become agents of positive change through peer-to-peer education, life skills training and leadership development.
- Four "Mambo Poa" district youth centres
- Peer-to-peer education and leadership development
- Life skills and sexual reproductive health training
- Good agronomic practices for youth groups
- Advocacy for youth-friendly services
See these sectors in action
Browse our current and completed projects from 2014 to today.