A Year Later: Dreams of University!

Abigael N., a 13-year-old student at St. Martin's Primary School, shared the challenges she faced collecting water before her school had a rain tank installed last year.

"It was very hard to get water since the distance was so long, hence a lot of time [was] wasted in getting water rather than studying. At times, we could go [to] collect water but return [because] the water point [was] dry, making us get back to school with empty jerrycans," said Abigael.

Now that the school has a reliable water source on its campus, things are different for Abigail and her classmates.

"Getting water has now become so easy since the water is just a few meters from our classes," said Abigael. "This has reduced [the] wastage of time. Thus, the time I used in collecting water from the nearby water point, I now use in doing so many other things like studying."

With more time and energy to focus on her studies, Abigael noted, "I complete my assignments on time. My grades have really improved."

"I have been so focused on my studies so that I [will] be able to go to my dream secondary school and later on get into a good university to pursue my dream course," concluded Abigael.

Abigael collecting water with a friend.