A Year Later: More Time in the Classroom to Learn!

Benthsheba, 14, recalled what life was like at Emasera Community Primary School before her school's well was installed last year.

"Before the implementation of the project, I used to carry water from home, which was tiresome," said Benthsheba.

Collecting water is now simpler and less time-consuming for Benthsheba and the other students at Emasera Community Primary School.

"I have a lot of water available at school and do not carry water from home. Fetching water now is very fast [and] it takes [only a] few seconds," said Benthsheba.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference, allowing her to improve her health [and] spend more time learning and dreaming about the future.

"My health has changed because there are no more water-related problems like stomachaches. I don't frequent [the] hospital anymore. I have more time inside the classroom than outside looking for water. My position and performance in class have improved," she continued.

"My dream in [the] future is to work with health service providers to teach people the importance of using clean and safe water to improve their health standards," Benthsheba concluded.