Water Resources Integrated Development Initiative (WARIDI)

The Water Resources Integration Development Initiative (WARIDI) is a five-year project that seeks to improve health and nutrition, water resources management, agricultural productivity, climate change adaptation, and environmental conservation in 20 administrative districts in Tanzanias Wami-Ruvu and Rufiji river basins.

By facilitating government- and community-driven processes, WARIDI increases the use of sustainable multiple-use water supply systems and sanitation services; strengthens governance for sustainable management of water resources and services; and improves livelihoods through private sector investment opportunities for water services, agriculture, and natural resource management.

The project provides grants and technical capacity development support to local organizations proposing collaborative approaches and innovative solutions for water challenges.

Another key aspect of capacity strengthening includes building awareness and knowledge of gender and youth issues in water management, which is a central focus throughout the project implementation phases.

Through WARIDI, Tetra Tech addresses the root causes of water-related challenges impeding Tanzanias path to sustainable social and economic development.