Giving Update: Kyulungwa Primary School

Kyulungwa Primary School students are enjoying school more than they used to because the presence of the water tank has assured a sufficient supply of water at school. The compound is well organized and the view of the tank makes it more beautiful. It is noticeably cleaner, evidence that the improved availability of water is helping students and staff maintain the school grounds. Students no longer carry containers of water to school each morning, as they did before.

"We do not carry water to school anymore because the water tank has a lot of water which means less exhaustion and no absenteeism," said Syombua Kavindu, a student at the school, to our teams during a recent visit.

"Students used to skip school because they would be punished if they hadn't brought water to school. Now, all my classmates come to school on time."

The students are provided drinking water daily after lunch. In addition, they are aware of the importance of water, thus they use the water sparingly to avoid wastage. The students are excited about the project in their school, reported our field officers. The school water tank has served the school and its beneficiaries appropriately.

"Life in school has improved since the construction of the school water tank," added 12-year-old student Omari Jawa.

The school feeding program is very consistent because there is sufficient water for cooking in the school. Hygiene and sanitation have improved as the teachers and students wash their hands after visiting the latrines. The health club that was formed is very keen on cleanliness management in the school and they always ensure there are soap and water at the handwashing facilities.

"I belong to the health club and we always ensure there is soap at the handwashing facilities for all students to wash hands after visiting the latrines," Syombua said.