Sister Water Project, a committee of the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, IA. plans mission trips to Tanzania, Africa to help local villagers have access to clean and safe water. Two board members from the Schoen Family Charitable Trust traveled with a group for one of the trips. They had an unforgettable time and were both deeply moved by their experience. Upon returning, they suggested The Sister Water Project committee submit a grant request to our foundation to financially support their mission.
After hearing about their mission trip The Schoen Family Charitable Trust board voted unanimously to help and were able to provide funding to support the installation of a sustainable ring well and hand pump that will bring clean year round water to the villagers in Sungura-Kidudwe, Tanzania. It is expected this well will serve over 780 people, the majority of whom hold and run small farms.
