Tanzania: 22 Toilets for 455 Girls! Help Us Raise $13,500 to Build Safe Toilets
When we think about what young people need to thrive, we often think of books, teachers, and classrooms. But one basic necessity often gets overlooked: a clean, safe toilet.
At one of schools that we are working with across our programs in Tanzania, 455 female students currently do not have access to proper sanitation facilities. This June, while the school is closed for summer break, the FutureSense Foundation is planning to change that!
Challenges Abroad is proudly sponsoring this project, and we’re calling on our incredible community of young changemakers and alumni to help us make it happen!
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Why This Matters
Globally, 3.6 billion people live without access to safe toilets. Among them are 400 million children who attend schools without proper sanitation. In schools across low-income communities, especially in rural areas, students are forced to use unsafe, unhygienic facilities - or sometimes even go without entirely.
At one of FutureSense Foundation’s local partner schools, this is the daily reality for hundreds of girls. Without private, functional toilets, they face embarrassment, missed school days, and even long-term dropout risks - particularly during menstruation. No girl should have to choose between her dignity and her education.
We believe access to safe sanitation is a basic human right - and something we can all work together to change.
Our Goal: $13,500 to Build 22 Toilets
We’re raising $13,500 to build 22 new toilet blocks. That’s approximately $625 per toilet to help create a healthier, safer and more inclusive learning environment for 455 girls.
To kickstart things, Challenges Abroad is contributing $6,260 towards the first phase of the project – the construction of 10 out of the 22 new toilet blocks. This phase of the project will begin in June, while the school is on break, to ensure zero disruption to learning. All work will be carried out in collaboration with local builders and community leaders to support sustainability and long-term maintenance.
That means we now have just $7,240 left to raise to fully fund the final phase of this vital project.
The Impact of Your Support
By contributing to this campaign, you’re not just funding bricks and mortar - you’re supporting the long-term wellbeing, education, and empowerment of hundreds of young girls.
🌍 Improved Health Outcomes
Safe, clean toilets help prevent hygiene-related illnesses, which are common when students are exposed to unsanitary conditions.
📚 Enhanced Academic Performance
With proper facilities, girls are more likely to stay in school, concentrate in class, and participate fully in their education - especially during their menstrual cycles.
❤️ Empowerment and Dignity
A private, hygienic space restores dignity and confidence. For many girls, having access to a toilet means no longer missing days of school or suffering in silence.
🏡 Community Involvement
This project is being carried out with the full support of the local community, ensuring the new toilets are well maintained and truly meet the needs of the school.
How You Can Help
This is your chance to make a real impact. Whether you’re an alum of a Challenges Abroad program, a student looking to give back, or someone passionate about global development, we invite you to:
- Donate $625 to fund a full toilet (you could gather a group to sponsor one together. x5 $125 donations = 1 toilet)
- Share this campaign with your network, friends, or student society
- Host a fundraiser in your community or on campus
- Follow our journey on social media to see the real-world impact unfold
Fundraising Tips & Ideas
Looking to raise funds and get involved? Here are some easy and effective ways to make a difference:
- Host a Themed Quiz Night – Organise a trivia evening at your local pub, uni bar, or online. Charge a small entry fee and donate the proceeds.
- Run for Toilets – Take part in a fun run or walkathon and get friends and family to sponsor you with a goal of raising $625.
- Sell Handmade Goods or Baked Treats – Host a bake sale or sell crafts, cards, or upcycled goods, donating profits to the campaign.
- Create a Birthday Fundraiser – Instead of gifts, ask friends and family to donate to your fundraising page for this impactful cause.
- Host a Themed Dress-Up Day – Encourage people at your school, uni, or workplace to dress up for the day. Collect small donations and raise awareness about the importance of education and safe sanitation.
Join Us in Making a Difference
At Challenges Abroad, we believe in travel with purpose - and action that lasts long after the trip ends. This project reflects what we stand for: sustainable impact, youth empowerment, and community-led change.
We know that our global network is capable of incredible things. With your help, we can give 455 girls what they deserve: dignity, safety, and the chance to thrive at school.
Let’s reach our goal together. Let’s build these 22 toilets, one donation at a time.
Donate today. Share the message. Leave your handprint on the world.
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