A Year Later: "Life has become easier."

Ebukuya Special School for the Deaf boarding school did not have sufficient water to meet the daily water needs of its students.

"It was a big challenge, especially after exhausting [the] water in the school. Going to fetch water was quite a daunting task; physical exhaustion and harassment from community members at times were the order of the day," said 13-year-old Diana K.

When the water on campus ran out, students were forced to cross a busy road to find more, which was a dangerous endeavor for deaf students, not to mention the time it took away from learning.

But last year we installed a large rain tank, and that has made all the difference. Students no longer have to leave the school campus and risk their safety to have water for drinking or their other daily needs like bathing and laundry.

"Life has become easier. No more confrontations with community members at the water point outside the school, and more playtime is now available to us," said Diana.

"This water point has helped me achieve my safety, increased my playtime available, and improved my hygiene because I can now bathe comfortably without worrying about water availability," concluded Diana.

With more time to just be children, hopefully, the future will be bright for Diana and her classmates.

Diana and her teacher Mr. Okello by the tank.