Kirungu Primary School is in Nakijju Village in the rural district of Gomba, Uganda.
Over 263 students and teachers participate in a chore, walking a 2-kilometer journey to collect heavy water from a crowded community borehole. The school also lacks filtration for clean water. These children have been waiting for clean water filters for their classrooms and a reliable, sufficient water supply on site.
Based on the school buildings and roof catchment area, our implementing partner, Drink Local Drink Tap, has collaboratively developed the best water solutions with the school and community. This will include three classroom water filters, 20,000 liters of rainwater harvesting (two 10,000-liter systems), and the development and training of a school WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Education) committee for the long-term management and sustainability of the project.
H2O for Life partners with experienced NGO organizations around the world that build and support clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education projects in schools. These NGO partners cover half the total cost of every project funded through H2O for Life.
When students raise money for a project, 90% of the funds go directly to the project, and 10% supports the work that makes the project possible. This includes choosing trusted partners, managing funds responsibly, checking on projects, and reporting back so students can see the impact of their work.
This helps ensure every project is done well, stays sustainable, and truly changes lives.
In rare situations, we reserve the right to reallocate funds to alternate project(s).
Questions? Ask us at 651-756-7577 or info@h2oforlifeschools.org.
