This page presents rural water supply projects in which Matthew has been involved.
Restoration of the Water Supply System at Mbingu Sisters Centre
1 July 2022
Heavy floods caused by the rains of 2020 that fell on the Udzungwa Mountains in the Kilombero District, washed away the gravity water intake and main pipeline, 12km, for the Mbingu Sisters Centre of the Catholic Diocese of Mahenge. 
Matthew Matimbwi in cooperation with Dr. Gerd-Henning Vogel supported the Franciscan Sisters of Charity to secure additional funds for the water scheme restoration and provided site advice.
Installation of the solar water system at Ebuyu Catholic Parish
January 2019
Matthew Matimbwi has supported the development of a solar water system at Ebuyu Parish in the Catholic Diocese of Mahenge. Matthew Matimbwi has prepared the project proposal and provided technical support in well and tank construction; and installation of a solar water pump. The installed solar system is 3.2kWp.
January 2019
Matthew Matimbwi has supported the development of a solar water system at Ebuyu Parish in the Catholic Diocese of Mahenge. Matthew Matimbwi has prepared the project proposal and provided technical support in well and tank construction; and installation of a solar water pump. The installed solar system is 3.2kWp.
Fish farming at Mbingu
23 February 2017Elizabeth Children Care Centre at Mbingu Sisters, Ifakara, Tanzania which is owned by Franciscan Sisters of Charity Diocese of Mahenge came up with the idea of fish farming to improve the quality of food and income generation.
Eng. Matthew Matimbwi supported the centre in planning, fundraising and implementation of the project. The fish pond with 3 sections is already developed and small fish are already planted. The development work was concluded in December 2016. The late Sr. Annatholia Mgubike was in charge of Elizabeth Children Care Centre. Thanks to the Franzskaner Missionszentrale of Germany for the financial contribution.
Chita Water Supply Scheme
January 2002-December 2007Gravity community water supply scheme was developed for Chita village in Tanzania by the Catholic Diocese of Mahenge. The scheme benefited more than 5,000 people.
Improvement of water supply at Lugala Lutheran Hospital
January-December, 2005The water storage of a capacity of 10,000 litres was constructed at Lugala Lutheran Hospital in Malinyi district, Tanzania to improve the quality of medical service. The project was financed by Belgium Technical Cooperation.
Improvement of water supply at Tumaini Lutheran Seminary
January 1995-December, 1995
Tumaini Lutheran Seminary located in Malinyi districts offers secondary and bible knowledge education. It hosts more than 300 students.
20,000 litres tank was constructed to improve the availability of quality water to the students and families of the members of the staff.
