Motivated by the plight of the Maasai women and children in Tanzania, who traditionally walked nine hours daily to fetch water, the brothers, Roshan and Yuvraj, initiated projects to improve their living conditions. Starting with a fundraising campaign, they successfully built a 100,000-liter water harvesting unit and a community center. Their efforts expanded to include multiple water units and integrating advanced technology like machine learning with satellite imaging to map out Maasai dwellings for broader project reach. These initiatives have not only reduced the daily burden on the Maasai but also enabled children to attend school and women to engage in economic activities. With over $60K raised and aiming for $100K, their work has involved global collaborations and inspired international youth involvement, dramatically enhancing life quality for over 5,000 Maasai.
Roshan and Yuvraj
Nominated by Maji Wells Foundation, Tanzania
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