Water Well No. 795 Handed Over in Memory of Sascha Marcel Pogor

On January 3rd, 2025, Water Well No. 795 was officially handed over to the people of Ikungu Sub-Village, a remote community in Maswa District, Simiyu Region.

This well has been dedicated in loving memory of Sascha Marcel Pogor, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, by his relatives and friends. Sascha’s life of devoted friendship and compassion inspired this meaningful act of generosity.

The Ikungu community has long struggled with access to clean water. Thanks to this donation, over 1,425 villagers living in and around the area will now benefit from safe, daily access to clean water.

The handover ceremony was filled with joy and gratitude. Villagers sang and danced in traditional Kisukuma as they celebrated the gift. Village leaders extended their sincere thanks to The Desk and Chair Foundation for making this life-changing project possible. They also offered heartfelt prayers for the donors and for Sascha Marcel to rest in eternal peace.

Amiin.

In Celebration of ARAFA Day and Eid al-Adha, TDCF Donates Emergency and Support Equipment in Nyamagana

With joy and respect in observance of ARAFA Day and the celebration of Eid al-Adha, The Desk and Chair Foundation (TDCF) proudly handed over a variety of support and emergency equipment to Hon. Bhiku Kotecha, the Councilor of Nyamagana Ward and Deputy Mayor of Mwanza City.

The donated items are intended for use during both joyful community events and times of emergency within the neighborhoods of Capripoint, Hesawa, and the Water Department.

The donated items included:
1. 6 Torches
2. 4 Hoes (Sururu)
3. 2 water drums
4. 6 Hand Hoes (Jembe)
5. 6 Tarpaulins
6. 12 Whistles
7. 10 Handles (Mipini)
8. 2 Speakers
9. 6 Crowbars (Koleo)

Hon. Bhiku Kotecha expressed his sincere gratitude to TDCF, assuring that the donation—valued at over TZS 600,000—will be delivered to the intended beneficiaries on Eid al-Adha. He emphasized that the donation came at the perfect time, as these tools are urgently needed in the mentioned areas.
He also called upon other organizations to follow the example set by TDCF Mwanza, praising its commitment to serving communities in both times of celebration and need.

KISIMA NAMBA 786 CHAKABIDHIWA KATIKA KUENZI SIKU YA KIFO CHA BIBI FATMA ZAHRA (A.S)

Katika kuadhimisha na kuikumbuka siku ya kifo cha Binti mpendwa wa Mtume Muhammad (S.A.W), Bibi Fatma Zahra (A.S), The Desk and Chair Foundation chini ya uongozi wa Mwenyekiti wake, Alhaaj Dokta Sibtain Meghjee, imekabidhi rasmi kisima namba 786 cha maji safi na salama kwa wananchi wa Kijiji cha Katunguru.

Kisima hiki ni sehemu ya juhudi endelevu za taasisi katika kuhakikisha kuwa jamii zilizopo vijijini zinapata huduma ya msingi ya maji safi na salama, ikiwa ni mchango wa moja kwa moja katika kutimiza Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu (SDGs), hususan Lengo la 6 – Maji Safi na Usafi wa Mazingira kwa Wote.

Makabidhiano haya yamepokelewa kwa shukrani kubwa na wananchi wa eneo hilo, ambao wameahidi kulitunza kisima hicho kwa matumizi ya vizazi vya sasa na vijavyo. Hili ni tukio muhimu linaloakisi dhamira ya The Desk and Chair Foundation ya kuendeleza matendo ya huruma, ustawi wa jamii, na huduma kwa wote bila ubaguzi.

“Huduma ya maji safi ni sadaka ya kudumu na mojawapo ya njia bora za kumtumikia Mwenyezi Mungu kwa kutumikia binadamu.”

— Alhaaj Dokta Sibtain Meghjee, Mwenyekiti wa The Desk and Chair Foundation
Taasisi itaendelea kujitoa kusaidia jamii kwa njia mbalimbali zinazogusa maisha ya watu moja kwa moja, huku ikidumisha misingi ya utu, mshikamano na maadili ya kijamii.

Well No. 791 Brings New Life to Mlimani Subvillage

We are proud to announce the successful handover of Well No. 791, a life-changing project delivered to the residents of Mlimani Subvillage, located in Katunguru Village, under Sengerema District Council, Mwanza Region.

This vital water source was officially handed over on Saturday, November 2024, and is now serving as a daily lifeline to the local community.

With 85 families and approximately 460 people benefiting from the well each day, the impact has been immediate and profound. Residents now have access to clean, safe water—right in their own community. The days of walking long distances in search of water are over, replaced by new opportunities for education, health, and economic productivity.

Before the well’s installation, Mlimani residents struggled with limited access to safe drinking water, often relying on unsafe sources that exposed families to waterborne diseases. The burden of fetching water, often shouldered by women and children, affected school attendance, family care, and income-generating activities.

Today, the scene has changed. The well stands as a symbol of hope, health, and dignity. Children are attending school on time, mothers are engaging in productive work, and the community at large is thriving with renewed energy and optimism.

Well No. 791 is more than just a water project—it is a promise fulfilled, a future secured, and a testament to the power of community development.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this possible. Together, we continue to bring clean water and lasting change to underserved communities.

The Desk and Chair Foundation Hands Over Water Well No. 773 at Butimba Prison – Mwanza

The Desk and Chair Foundation has officially handed over Water Well No. 773, a deep well providing clean and safe water, to Butimba Prison in Mwanza.

The project includes:
-2 new large water tanks
-Renovation of 3 old tanks
-Installation of 5 smaller tanks

Total water storage capacity: 55,000 liters, serving up to 3,000 people daily.
The foundation also donated equipment to initiate an Adult Education program for inmates.
The Prison Commander expressed sincere gratitude, highlighting that the project will help reduce water costs and improve inmate health. The Foundation thanked the prison leadership for their support and extended heartfelt appreciation to all donors.

May God richly bless all who contributed to this life-changing project.

Well No. 790 Handed Over on the Blessed Birth Anniversary of Bibi Zainab (A.S.)

On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Bibi Zainab (A.S.), Water Well No. 790 was officially handed over to the members of Masjid Rahman, located in Kishiri Ward, Nyamagana District, Mwanza Region.

The Imam of the Masjid expressed heartfelt gratitude to the donors and offered special prayers for their generosity and wellbeing. This clean and reliable water source will serve the Masjid and the wider community, supporting:

-Wudhu (ablution)
-Washrooms and Ghusl Khana
-Watering plants and surrounding trees
-General neighbourhood needs

We pray that Allah (SWT) accepts this Sadaqatul Jariya and rewards the donors abundantly in this world and the Hereafter.
Aamin.

Desk & chair in Igogwe village

In commemorating Mwalimu Nyerere Day on 14/10/24

The Desk and Chair Foundation handed over a deep water project to the villagers of Igogwe village in Ilemela district

The project will benefit more than 1450 families plus all domestic animals of the villagers to drink water from this well
The photos and clips are self explanatory
The project was funded by late Hussein Gulamhussein Mawji
May Allah rest his soul in eternal peace and amongst His chosen ones
Aamin

Well No 698

On the great occassion of the Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi A T F S a deep well has been handed over to villagers of Nyamikoma B village in Busega district in Simiyu region
This clean and safe water project will serve four sub villages surrounding the well , a health center which is about 150 meters far from the well and Nyamikoma Primary School which is 350 meters away from the well
From four sub villages which has total of 1400 (8400 people ) plus 200 patients at health center and 2649 students will be benefitting clean and safe water from this well
Prior to this well all people had to walk accross main road more than 500 meters to the lake to fetch water where car accident chances were very high , and hippo potamous and aligators threat was very high
This well will now be safe in all manners
This well donatef by families in loving memories of late/
Marhoom
Sajjad Alidina
Sartazali kara (shillu)
Shabbir Jaffer Yusuf Alloo
Mir Sadiq Ali
Muhammad Essa Khan
Muhammad Ali Khan
Mustafa and Parin panjwani
AmirAli and Leila Panjwani
May Allahs rest them in peace and in proximity of chaharda Massoomin a s
Aamin
We thank all the donors families for their support in this noble cause on 15 th of Shaaban 1445
Aamin

Well No 775

Deep bore well Donated by well wishers. Please see YouTube link for details. Thank you

Well No 740

On the great occassion of the birth anniversary of Bibi Masooma e Qumm on 11/5/2024 The Desk and Chair Foundation handed over clean water project at KITONGOSIMA VILLAGE in MAGU DISTRICT in MWAZA REGION
This project will benefit more than 2000 resident of the village ,840 children of nearby school ,a nearby health center that caters for the disabled children suffering from spinabifida, hydracaphelous victims and special water drinking facility for all village domestic animals
We thank the donors and pray for them to be rewarded abundantly by Allah
Aamin