Reall has worked in Tanzania since 2007, primarily in partnership with WAT Settlements Company Ltd and the Centre for Community Initiatives (CCI).

Tanzania faces a significant housing challenge, with a current deficit of around 3 million homes. This shortfall is exacerbated by rapid urbanisation, particularly in Dar es Salaam, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, where an estimated 83% of the population lives in informal settlements. These areas often lack access to basic infrastructure, including sanitation, water, and electricity. While the government has committed to promoting affordable housing, limited access to land, weak mortgage markets, and low-income levels have slowed progress.

Reall has completed 9 projects with WAT Settlements Company Ltd, this includes , primarily in and around Dar es Salaam. Through CCI, Reall has supported the Chamazi Community Based Housing Scheme known as Muungano Housing Cooperatives, and the Tanzanian Urban Poor Fund, used to provide water, sanitation and housing support across Tanzania.

This work demonstrates the power of community-led housing models in Tanzania, where cooperatives and inclusive financing have enabled low-income families, especially women-led households, to access secure, serviced homes and build resilient communities in Dar es Salaam.