| Overview:
In
addition to Songas demonstrating its commitment to the people
of Tanzania by providing a clean and cost effective alternative
choice of fuel, the company has initiated effective and dynamic
community development and conservation programs.
Each program has a budget of over USD 300,000 per year which supports
a wide range of development initiatives addressing health, education,
livelihood improvement and measures to conserve and protect the
environment.
Songas’ activities are focused on the residents of Songo Songo
island and those communities living along the 225 km pipeline
route or ‘wayleave’.
Successful and completed projects on Songo Songo Island include
providing fresh water supplies; access to electricity; a new dispensary
and provision of educational. Along the wayleave, Songas has supported
Mohoro Secondary School by building dormitories and a water supply
system. The company has also supplied books and equipment to a
number of primary schools.
Songas also looks to partner good quality non-governmental organisations
and currently is working with two such groups:
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Habitat
for Humanity Tanzania to help communities build affordable
housing and to encourage sustainable community development. |
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Tanzania
Forest Conservation Group and local communities supporting
conservation activities along the mainland wayleave. These
include setting up tree nurseries and educating school children
about the environment. |
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 Support
for Communities at Songo Songo Island and along the Wayleave
Projects
focusing on health, education and livelyhood improvement
Conservation
Activities with communities
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