A Year Later: Improved Concentration in Class!

Eleven-year-old Patricia M., a student at Kalatine Primary School, shared what it was like for her and her classmates before a rain tank was installed at their school last year. “We had to go [to] the river to fetch water from the scoop holes, which left us exhausted and unable to fully concentrate on [our] studies. The water we brought using our jerry cans to school was also insufficient; thus, most of us were left thirsty throughout the day. We also had to carry food from home because the school could not feed us due to the water scarcity.”

But since the rain tank was installed, things have been different, and focusing at school has become easier for Patricia and her fellow students. “I no longer have to carry water from the river because of this water tank’s large capacity, which gives me more energy to concentrate in class."

She continued, "I can now study in a clean environment which makes learning comfortable thanks to the water tank. My academic performance has also improved because I spend more time and energy learning [in] class. The water point is nearby and offers enough water for the entire school population.”

Hopefully, with more time and energy to dedicate to their studies, Patricia and her friends will have a brighter future.