A Year Later: Irrigation and Ideas!

When we recently spoke to 46-year-old health teacher Maximilla Pamba, she said, "Students used to carry water from home, which was so time-wasting, and also the water source was not known."

But things have changed since we installed a rain tank at Mungabira Primary School last year.

"It [is] easier to get access to water being on the school compound. The students fetch water and settle in class," said Maximilla.

Now that students have easier access to water, they have more time and energy to devote to learning and helping other projects flourish. "We have a garden, and we are using the water for irrigation, especially during the dry season."

Maximilla concluded, "We have achieved forming a club, which makes it easier for the students to share ideas." With improved relationships between students and teachers, the future is brighter for everyone at Mungabira.

Students at the rain tank.