Friends Shivanga Secondary School: School is Running Smoothly

Lavinee, 13, shared how the water point used to be, and how it has made an impact on her in the past year. "It was so hectic because we had to carry water from home. Time was wasted. It is so enjoyable and easy to get water [now] because we have a tank. To me, I have improved in my [academic] performance compared to other years when I used to waste time looking for water. I have achieved a lot because I'm now healthy compared to other years when I used to be sick."

Mukalama David, a 34-year-old teacher at Friends Shivanga Secondary School, painted a broader picture of the tank's effect on the school. "Before the water project was implemented, getting water was tiresome because the students were forced to bring water from home. Since the project was implemented, the school is running smoothly. We have enough safe water for drinking."