Water Blogged

A momentous celebration took place in Sami Tabema, a rural village in Tikonko Chiefdom, Sierra Leone. The occasion marked the official handover of a brand-new Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project at the Bo District Education Committee (BDEC) Primary School—an initiative brought to life through Rural Health Care Initiative’s (RHCI) ongoing partnership with H2O for Life. The project includes a safe and sustainable water well, a block of three modern toilets, and handwashing stations—critical infrastructure for the health and dignity of the children and community. For decades, pupils were forced to drink from the Tabe River and use nearby bushes […]

Our theme was “On the Road With Jesus”, and the map photo is where the children learned about H2O for Life and where they learned about Saints from all over the world. They placed stickers each day on the places we talked about. Each child got his/her own map to keep track and to take home at the end. The water drops are something our team created to share this fundraiser with the parish, and they were hung in the windows of the church’s gathering area. Then the VBS children made their own to remind them of our water project. […]

School: Presentación Centeno Location: Lajas, Yarula, La Paz, Honduras Benefitted Population: 187 students & 6 teachers Project Review Our implementing partner, Cova, will install a water treatment system, ‘Sistema Combinado’ or Combined System in English, to purify the water in the school. This system consists of a two-step process: first, the reduction of water turbidity (cleaning the water so it looks crystal clear), and second, treating the bacteria to ensure it is safe to drink. This system will serve as a mini-water treatment plant, reducing turbidity levels and killing any bacteria in the water. Cova technicians will install this system […]

School: Francisco Morazán Location: Los Planes, Marcala, La Paz, Honduras Benefitted Population: 61 students & 2 teachers Project Review Our implementing partner, Cova, will install a water treatment system—known as the Sistema Combinado (Combined System)—at the local school to ensure students have consistent access to safe, clean drinking water. This innovative two-stage system first reduces turbidity (removing particles to make the water clear) and then eliminates harmful bacteria, functioning as a compact water treatment plant tailored to the school’s needs.Cova technicians will carry out the installation in collaboration with students and parents, using the process as an educational opportunity to […]

School: Francisco Morazán Location: Los Planes, Marcala, La Paz, Honduras Benefitted Population: 61 students & 2 teachers  Project Review Our implementing partner, Cova, will install a water treatment system—known as the Sistema Combinado (Combined System)—at the local school to ensure students have consistent access to safe, clean drinking water. This innovative two-stage system first reduces turbidity (removing particles to make the water clear) and then eliminates harmful bacteria, functioning as a compact water treatment plant tailored to the school’s needs.Cova technicians will carry out the installation in collaboration with students and parents, using the process as an educational opportunity to […]

We are a year-round swim team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our swimmers participate in local and international fundraisers to learn the importance of giving back. Our world is better when we think about and help others through small acts of giving and volunteering. Help us make a difference by doing a small act of giving and volunteering today. Our team is off to a good start on our fundraiser for Sir Nimrod Infant & Junior School in Uganda. I have included photos of our “Walk a mile in their shoes workout”. Our swimmers walked a 1-mile round trip […]

Welcome to the Land of 10,000 WELLS: Where every drop fuels a wave of change. When Minnesotans hear the phrase “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” we picture water: vast, clean, and life-giving. At H2O for Life, we are taking that iconic image and turning it into action with our boldest initiative yet, The Land of 10,000 WELLS. This is not just a catchy name. It is our Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) to unleash the power of young people to change the world, one drop at a time. Over the next 10 years, we will fund 10,000 WELLS, where WELLS represents: […]

Mount Calvary Secondary School, located in Mtitu Village of the Kilolo District, has a total enrollment of 109 students. The school employs 10 staff members, including both teachers and non-teaching personnel. BEFORE: A significant challenge faced by Mount Calvary has been the lack of access to safe and clean water, a common issue in many schools and villages across Iringa. Students were forced to spend considerable time collecting water from unsafe sources for various domestic uses, including cleaning, cooking, and drinking. Typically, students collected water from the Lukosi River, which is considered unsafe and contaminated. Each student was required to […]

Unoa Primary School was established in 1950, with Mr. William Mulu as the inaugural headteacher. Currently, the school is led by Mrs. Winfred Sila. The school, situated in Wote town adjacent to the AIC church and the National Cereal and Produce Board, occupies 11.5 acres of land with a title deed. It is a public mixed day and boarding primary/integrated school overseen by the Board of Management. Additionally, there is a small home unit established in 1982 in response to the rising number of disability cases in the region. This home unit has expanded to accommodate 60 physically challenged learners. […]

Kutamba Primary School, located in the Rukungiri District of Uganda, is home to 250 students and their teachers. For many of these children, the school is more than a place of learning; it is also a lifeline, providing daily meals that help them concentrate in class and grow healthy. These meals depend heavily on the school’s vegetable gardens, which supplement nutrition. Yet, for years, these gardens struggled to survive. The school relied on the national water system, which was unreliable due to frequent shortages and high bills. During dry spells, the supply would stop altogether, leaving the gardens parched. Teachers […]