Giving Update: Kituluni Primary School

"The school normally got water from a nearby community borehole, which often dried up or got spoilt as it was highly relied on by a large population. During such times, we had to carry water to school, which was very tiring. Some of my classmates would miss school because our class was assigned to bring water for cleaning. After games or the lunch break, we used to feel very thirsty, which made us lose concentration in class. There was very little water in school to cater for all the students," said 14-year-old student Georgina.

"Circumstances have changed thanks to the water tank in school. We drink water at any time of the day. The water is very fresh and sweet for drinking. There are hand washing stations strategically placed outside our latrines; we wash our hands every day after visiting the latrines and before our meals. We are happy about the training that we received because most of the knowledge taught has transcended our homes, and now we also wash our hands at home. Due to the availability of water, the school has been able to provide lunch for us daily. Our classrooms and latrines are always clean because we wash them often."

Georgina

"Thanks to the water project in school, I can arrive early with minimal strains or troubles of where to fetch water. I feel comfortable studying and concentrate on my education because fewer burdens are draining me. I look forward to performing better academically this year."