Water Blogged

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]