A Year Later: Teacher Now Loves His Work!

Before we installed a rain tank at Mwembe Primary School, the entire school relied on students carrying water from home for all of the school’s drinking, cooking, and cleaning needs. And even though sourcing water every day was exhausting for the students, the school still never had enough water for all of its needs.

"We used to drink dirty water," said 43-year-old teacher Francis Ing'airu. "The pupils used to fetch water from far [away] and they looked tired, even in class."

But now, with year-round water on school grounds, both students and teachers spend more time in class.

"It feels good to get water in school," Francis continued. "This has made pupils' and teachers' lives in school enjoyable. As a teacher, I do love my work more than I used to because all the pupils are always in class on time. This water point has helped me to have more time with my pupils."

With more time in class and less time searching for water, students can foster hopes for brighter, healthier futures.

Francis uses the rain tank.