When our team arrived in Namalulu Village in Tanzania, the welcome we received was nothing short of heartwarming. A group of women, dressed in vibrant, colorful clothes, surrounded us with cheers, clapping, and singing—a celebration we will never forget. One thing was clear: joy now flows like water through Namalulu Village.
But it wasn’t always this way.
Before Global Aid Network (GAiN) helped install a well in the village, life was incredibly challenging for the people of Namalulu. Women and children had to walk long distances to find water, and when they did, it was often unsafe. Drinking this water led to chronic sickness and diarrhea, making families even more vulnerable.
Thanks to the new well, however, this community of 1,600 people now has access to clean water—and with it, a new sense of health, hope and possibility.
Give other villagers the gift of safe water and renewed hope today.
Enkeeyon Kirikai, a mother of four who has lived in Namalulu for 30 years, shared how the well has changed her family’s life. “It’s a miracle,” she said. “We’re able to stay clean, wash properly and have enough water in our homes. We can rest and do other important things, instead of spending hours searching for water. God bless you.”
Along with the installation of the well, GAiN introduced Hygiene and Sanitation Training, helping the community adopt healthy habits like regular handwashing to prevent disease. The results were immediate. Villagers began cleaning their surroundings, keeping cattle away from the well and regularly washing their jerry cans.
One woman proudly shared, “Now that I know the importance of washing my hands, I will make sure I always wash my hands and use clean and safe water.”
As part of our ongoing support, our team led Household Harmony Training, which brought men and women together for open discussions about gender roles and domestic abuse, fostering mutual understanding and empathy. One man shared, “I now understand that violence doesn’t solve my problems at home. Talking with my partner helps.”
Sharing the gospel and bringing spiritual encouragement is at the heart of what we do in each village. Through door-to-door gospel outreach, showing the JESUS Film and leading Action Group training and discipleship sessions, we had the privilege of telling Namalulu Village about Jesus and equipping them with tools to grow deeper and stronger in their faith. As a result, 69 people have come to Christ, and 79 are being discipled in their faith.
Alamayani Kirikai, a villager in the community, shared his testimony after watching the JESUS Film: “I was deeply touched by the film about the life of Jesus and was moved to receive Jesus. May you be greatly blessed.”
At GAiN, we believe every person is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and is worthy of dignity, compassion and the opportunity to thrive. That’s why our mission is to reveal hope by sharing God’s unconditional love, and restore life by demonstrating the gospel through compassionate action—especially to those experiencing poverty, injustice, and crisis around the world.
In villages like Namalulu, Tanzania, access to clean water has done far more than end the daily struggle for safe drinking water. It has sparked physical healing, restored relationships and infused the community with hope. Most powerful of all, it has opened hearts to the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
This is the kind of transformation we long to see in every village we reach—one that touches body, soul and spirit.
But we can’t do it alone.
Today, we invite you to join us in making this dream a reality. Our goal is to raise $130,000 by June 30th, 2025 to bring clean water and the Living Water to 10,000 people in 10 communities.
A simple “yes” can set lasting change in motion—improving health, strengthening families, helping communities thrive and igniting new opportunities to share the gospel for generations to come.
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