A Year Later: Time to Read!

January, 2023

A year ago, your generous donation helped St. Elizabeth Shipala Primary School in Kenya access clean water – creating a life-changing moment for Sharon. Thank you!

Last year, before we installed a rain tank at St. Elizabeth Shipala Primary School, students had to haul water to school with them, which left them exhausted and often late to school.

"I used to waste a lot of time going to the pump, time that I could have used in studying," said 11-year-old Sharon W.

But since we installed a rain tank right on school grounds, things have been different for Sharon and her classmates.

"I have enough time to study since the water is always available, and I don’t waste time looking for it," said Sharon.

Now that Sharon has more time to study and less worry about collecting water, she is working hard to improve her academic performance.

"I have achieved academic success such that I [have] improved in my studies since I have enough time to read," concluded Sharon.

Sharon having a drink from the tank.

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