Giving Update: Kyamatula Secondary School

"Water has always been a challenge here in school. Drinking water, water for cleaning the classrooms and latrines, and water for washing utensils have always been an issue. The school would contract one parent to deliver water to the school. Often, this water was not clean, and it reeked of donkey urine. The water was delivered late, affecting the entire school program, such as delayed meals. Students would always complain of stomach upsets after drinking this water," explained 18-year-old student Lilian Mwongeli.

"Getting water from this water point has improved school life very much. The challenges that were previously encountered in pursuit of clean drinking water have reduced greatly. Our meals are prepared and served on time. We drink water after having our meals, after games, and whenever someone feels thirsty, which is an improvement compared to our lives before. Nowadays, our latrines and classes are washed frequently using water and soap. We also wash our hands after visiting the latrines, and the students really enjoy this habit."

Lilian Mwongeli

"Through the availability of water in school, we have managed to engage in agriculture projects and practicals because the tanks that we used initially have been set aside for projects. This has been very beneficial to us as students as we can fit other competitive schools' standards. Additionally, the school environment is more conducive for learning. Improving my performance is easier than before."