A Year Later: "I can testify that, really, life has changed."

Before we drilled a new borehole well at Kamuchisu Primary School last year, students carried water with them to school from whatever source was easiest. This questionable water infected students and staff with debilitating illnesses. And even with a full jerrycan from each student, the water was never enough to serve all the school's needs.

"During [the] morning, I fetched water from a nearby stream to [bring to] school," recalled 15-year-old student Doreen B. "This [water] was not enough for [an] entire general [school] cleaning. The distance was very far, and I would get tired on the way, which contributed to [me being] late to class."

But with ample water available on school grounds, everyone at school is clean, punctual, and less hungry and thirsty.

"I can testify that, really, life has changed," Doreen continued. "No more wasting time like [in the] past collecting water. No more missing morning lessons, and classwork is done on time. The school environment is kept clean."

With her present feeling a lot more secure, Doreen now has an eye on her future. "Having access to clean and safe water, my aim in life is to bring light among the community," she said. "Moreso, ensuring my talent of being an athlete can shine."