Water makes learning comfortable for Kyeni!

Twelve-year-old Kyeni recalled what life was like at Tii Primary School before its rain tank was installed last year.

"The lack of water in our school was very frustrating and led to several problems. For instance, I was forced to carry water from home every day, which was tiring. I acquired the water from contaminated sources such as scoop holes and stored [it] in unclean jerrycans; thus, this exposed us to water-related infections like typhoid and amoeba," said Kyeni.

She continued, "Our classrooms and latrines suffered from poor hygiene standards because water [was] sparingly used. On multiple occasions, I was forced to drink the unclean water or remain thirsty during lessons."

Collecting water is now simpler and less physically demanding for Kyeni and the other students at the school.

"I now spend less time looking for water because the water point is nearby and offers a steady supply of water even during the dry months. I have been getting better grades because I am not distracted by thirst. I also spend less time and energy carrying water to school, which allows me to improve my academic performance," shared Kyeni.

Having ready access to water from the rain tank has made a difference for Kyeni, allowing her and her classmates a better learning experience.

"We are able to wash the classrooms and latrines more often than before. Hygiene and sanitation have improved, and I am more comfortable during lessons while keeping off diseases, such as typhoid and amoeba, because we are drinking clean water," Kyeni concluded.

Kyeni washes her hands at the rain tank.