A Year Later: "The future is going to be brighter."

John M., 11, recalled what life was like at Ikoli Primary School before his school’s rain tanks were installed last year.

"Accessing clean water in this school was very difficult. I felt tortured whenever I was told to fetch water from home and bring it to school. I used to get so tired carrying water together with my books," said John.

But life is much more enjoyable and not as exhausting for John and the other students at Ikoli now.

"[I] am a happy school-going pupil. Life in this school is easy and enjoyable. I [have] access [to] water so easily, without any struggle. I no longer get tired unless it is during drought season and there are no rains," John said.

Having ready access to water from the rain tanks has made a difference for John, allowing him to save his energy for other things like learning.

"I anticipate to perform better this year and [in] the years to come. The future is going to be brighter," concluded John.

Thank you for helping John access clean water and dream about a more hopeful future.

Right now, there are others just like him in neighboring communities that desperately need safe water access. Your support will immediately go to work to provide a clean water project - and we can’t wait to introduce you to the next person you’ll help.

John (center) with his teacher and TWP staff member.