A Year Later: "I am certain that my dream will come true."

Last year, Isikhi Primary School's students were tired before the school day would even start, all because they had to lug heavy containers of water with them each morning.

"It was tiresome, and most of the time I didn't like going to school because I had to carry books and water from home," explained 11-year-old student Triza A. "As a girl, this was hard for me."

"Students would come in weary and wet from carrying water," said teacher Andrew Lungaho. "By the time classes started, the students were demoralized, thus [there was] minimal participation in class."

But now that the school has reliable water right on school grounds, students start each school day without struggle.

"Getting water now is fast and easy," Triza said. "You simply get to the tank and fetch water. The water is also very clean, and I love it. I strive to be neat and presentable when I come to school. With water in school, our school is now generally clean, and because of this, I have to also be clean to match the cleanliness of the school."

"Students are now more active in class," added Mr. Lungaho. "This, in turn, motivates me as a teacher to do the job I love with even more passion."

With fewer worries and struggles to contend with, Triza and Mr. Lungaho can now look toward their futures with optimism.

"Now, I love school more," Triza said. "I have put more effort [into] my studies, and I see myself improving with every exam we do."

"I have always wanted my students to do well," said Mr. Lungaho. "By this, they will turn out to be respected members in the community, with good careers. With water in school and students now fully concentrating on studies, I am certain that my dream will come true."

Triza uses the rain tank pump with Mr. Lungaho and another student closeby.