A Year Later: Heavy Load Lifted!

Lwombei Primary School student, Byron, 13, shared what it was like before his school's rain tank was installed last year.

"Every morning we used to come to school carrying a jerrican of water and a bag of books. During the day if water needs arose class lessons could be paused for us to go and get water. It consumed a lot of our study time," said Byron.

He continued, "Before this waterpoint was installed cases of typhoid and diarrhea were rampant but now it is a thing of the past. I have never missed school because of waterborne sickness."

"The heavy load of carrying water and books at the same time in the morning was lifted. I fetch water easily without wasting time from our constructed water tank."

Not only has the burden of carrying water been lifted but the learning environment at the school has also improved. "Our school is clean which has provided a conducive environment for learning. I am more focused in class which has resulted in improved grades," said Byron.

With more time and energy to focus on his studies, the future is brighter for Byron.

Byron.