Water Blogged

Kiguuka Community School is situated in the Nwoya district of northern Uganda and was founded by concerned parents who noticed a high number of local children not attending school regularly. The lack of safe water sources in the area forced students to spend a significant amount of time looking for water, causing them to miss valuable classroom time. Our partner organization, Drop in the Bucket, recently drilled a borehole well on the school grounds, providing a safe water source. This access to safe water is expected to significantly boost student attendance and enrollment, potentially doubling the number of students in […]

It is an annual tradition here in Ely, Minnesota, for the Student Council to sponsor a Walk for Water, and this year’s Student Council members are again excited to share this with our student body! We live in Ely, where sparkling, clear water abounds, and our students take a short walk to the drinking fountain to fill their water bottles. We strongly believe that it is essential for our students to help those who are less fortunate than themselves, and we are proud to be part of teaching them to look beyond themselves and make a positive impact in the […]

Students at Matoska International IB World School in White Bear Lake, MN, held a Walk for Water! Rain or shine, these students were determined to walk to raise awareness and funds for their partner schools in La Paz, Honduras. Older students also prepared presentations to teach the second graders about water access issues worldwide. Matoska has been supporting water and sanitation projects at schools around the world through H2O for Life since 2011, raising nearly $65,000! You can support this campaign HERE

Salem Hills & Atheneum Students Make Positive Change Through Water Fair Salem Hills Elementary School and the Atheneum Gifted Magnet Program held a Water Fair this spring as part of their year-end service learning. Before the fair, students learned about the global water crisis through H2O for Life, a nonprofit organization that increases access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene around the world. The Water Fair allowed the Minnesota students an opportunity to address the issue through education and fundraising. The fair included a Water Walk and an educational arcade. Students carried jugs of water around an outdoor course to […]

The 7th-grade Humanities Class at Gate City Charter School for the Arts in Merrimack, NH, recently read “A Long Walk to Water” and “Thirst.” The students are thrilled to help support a borehole well for students in South Sudan. To raise funds, they created water drop keychains to sell, organized an Arts Night and a Bake Sale, and made persuasive posters. Their efforts successfully raised over $400! You can help support the Gate City campaign HERE! “I’m so proud of 7th grade! They did a great job this year.” – Mary Ellen Wessels, M.Ed. 6-8 Humanities Teacher, Gate City Charter […]

The third-grade class at King of Grace Lutheran School in Golden Valley, MN, has participated in H2O for Life projects since 2013. “After viewing some of the videos on the H2O site, it’s impossible not to want to help some of these children who need what we often take for granted, water! This year, we raised funds by running a candy store and participating in a Walk for Water.” The third-grade class is gearing up for the start of the “Candy Store”. We have some young entrepreneurs making jewelry to sell along with the candy we are selling. Thanks for donating your time […]

Students at Otter Lake Elementary in White Bear Lake, MN, held a #WalkforWater! What a great way to wrap up the school year and raise funds for an #H2OforLife project. Otter Lake students are supporting a water and sanitation project for St. Mugagga Junior School in Uganda. You can help support the efforts HERE

Emukaba Primary School in Kenya now has access to clean water, thanks to the completion of their borehole well! Clean, flowing water is already making a difference in the lives of the students and staff. This will provide them with a reliable water source for their daily needs. Here is the report provided by our implementing partner, The Water Project. We installed new latrines and handwashing stations, then trained students and staff on improved sanitation and hygiene practices. Together, these components will unlock the opportunity for these students to thrive! “Because we will not have to leave school to get […]

Hillside Secondary, a non-government school in the Kilolo District of the Iringa region in Tanzania, serves a total of 104 students and 15 staff members. BEFORE: Hillside depended on the Kilolo water system, collected rainwater during the rainy season, and utilized a nearby stream for daily water needs. There was also a reserve tank to store water for domestic use. However, the monthly water fee of 250,000 Tshs was too high for the school. As a result, students often turned to the nearby stream for water, which is usually unsafe for consumption. Accessing safe and clean water was a daily […]

Lulanzi Secondary School is located in Lulanzi village in the Kilolo District of Tanzania, with an enrollment of 842 students. The school employs a total of 18 staff members, including both teachers and non-teaching personnel. BEFORE: Lulanzi faced a significant challenge due to limited access to safe and clean water, an issue prevalent in many schools and villages across Iringa. Students spent a considerable amount of time collecting water from unsafe sources for essential domestic purposes, such as cleaning, cooking, and drinking. Each day during break times, students were forced to travel to nearby streams or a small river, averaging […]