As part of the Nothing But Nets campaign, NBA basketball player Stephen Curry recently visited Tanzania to distribute anti-malaria bed nets.  While in the Kigoma region, he met Mr. Samuel Stephen, who is in charge of the Kabanga Protectorate Center, home to almost 70 children with albinism.  Mr. Stephen explained the dire situation faced by the albino children housed at Kabanga, and also the impact the lack of adequate drinking water on their health and education.

Asante Mariamu witnessed the effect of the lack of clean drinking water last summer.  In addition to the dangers of dehydration, the overcrowded facility lacked adequate washing facilities and working plumbing.  The lack of clean water created serious health risks, but also diminished the basic human dignity of the children and families living at the center.

Mr. Stephen asked the NBA star for help in raising the $25,000 needed to solve this problem – which is all it would take to create a new sanitation system, including a new well.  It seems like such a small amount, but for the close to 200 disabled children living there, it could make a world of difference.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that Stephen Curry will find a way to help.