A Year Later: Water Access Makes the Future Brighter!

Phinias K., 15, recalled what life was like at Shirulo Primary School before his school's well was installed last year.

"We used to fetch water during lunchtime, in the morning, or during game time. We wasted time crowding at [the] spring. It interfered with our afternoon classes," said Phinias.

But life is much less burdensome for Phinias and the other students at Shirulo now.

"Time management has been enhanced, [and] our hygiene and sanitation has improved due to [the] frequency of washing our classes," said Phinias.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Phinias, allowing him time to be in class and for the school to make improvements.

"We have vegetables in the school courtesy of water in the school that we use for watering. This water [also] helps our parents who come to fetch from here because this water point is closer to some homes than the spring [which] is far," concluded Phinias.

Students water the school garden with water from the well.

Right now, there are others 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.