A Year Later: "The Water is Available All the Time!"

Mutimba Hezron, 50, recalled what life was like in Lukova Primary School before his school's well was installed last year.

"Pupils used to get water from unknown sources. The water wasn't clean, thus causing diarrhea and other water-related diseases among teachers and pupils. A lot of time would be wasted fetching water at the protected spring. [A lack of] discipline was also common among learners whenever we would release them to fetch water. Community members would complain of pupils stealing farm produce like sugarcane and sweet potatoes," he shared.

But life is much easier for Mutimba and the students in Lukova Primary School now.

13-year-old Obrah B. shared how the new well has impacted her life. "It's easier to get water now from the borehole. All I have to do is carry an empty container. Especially on the days we do our general cleaning."

Obrah continued, "The water is clean and safe for drinking. I [drink] it with confidence. I save a lot of time and study a lot because my time of going out in search of water has been eliminated. The water is available all the time."

Having ready access to water from the borehole well has made a difference for Obrah, allowing her to focus on academics and be released from the burden of searching for safe water.

"We are able to cultivate some crops, especially vegetables, in school throughout the year because of [a] reliable water source for irrigation. We have been able to manage cases of discipline and absenteeism amongst learners," Mutimba concluded.

Thank you for helping Mutimba and Obrah along with the rest of their school, access clean water and create time to enhance their educational experiences without worrying about finding safe water sources.

Right now, there are others just like them 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.