A Year Later: Supporting Needy Students by Growing Vegetables!

"Before this project was installed in our school, we used to crowd at the water point, which could result in fights," said 17-year-old student Michele M., when describing what collecting water used to be like at St. Stephens ACK Eshiakhulo Secondary School.

But since we installed a rain tank last year, things have been different for Michele and her classmates.

"Ever since the installation of the project until now, I confidently drink water from the tank without fearing any harm of falling sick," said Michele. "For me and my friends, I feel so proud to be in this school where water is available within the compound as well as clean and safe."

With water easily accessible, Michele and her fellow students now have time to dream about how they can make a difference.

"We have a goal to achieve now that we have water for irrigation in our school. As students, we have planted vegetables to help the school," said Michele. "We don't buy vegetables anymore, and also we hope to supply the vegetables to the neighborhood town so that we can support the needy students who can not afford to pay fees."

Michele.