A Year Later: Time for Learning!

Emarko M., 15, recalled what life was like at Shaviringa Primary School before his school’s well was installed last year.

"We had to go [to] the spring to get water for school. The water was used to prepare meals for teachers, [the] animals use, and sanitation activities. The spring is far from school; thus, [it] really took our time getting there," said Marko.

But life is much simpler for Emarko and the other students at Shaviringa now.

"I carry [an] easy bag of only books, unlike before where I had to carry water also. I have sufficient time at home to help my parents with other chores in the evening after school, unlike before [when] I used that time to [go to] the stream to find water to carry to school," Emarko said.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Emarko, allowing him more time class in class to learn.

"I have learned a lot in class due to [the] time I spend in the classroom with [my] teacher's full attendance to lessons. We have also managed our time well and improved steadily in our performance," said Emarko.

Thank you for helping Emarko access clean water and have the energy and time to improve his 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.

Emarko collecting water.