This year, Mkola Primary School is home to over 900 students. When we arrived for our first visit, we were warmly welcomed—not just by teachers and students, but also by village leaders. Yet we quickly noticed a quiet concern: why didn’t the school receive any support this year?

The truth is, we didn’t manage to secure a partner in time. We reassured the community it wasn’t their fault—Mkola has always been a committed and proactive school. And while we didn’t bring funds this time, we did bring a conversation about something bigger: water.

A clear priority: reliable water access

Mkola has no stable water supply. The public system is unreliable, and previous efforts—like digging a rainwater pit—are costly and often ineffective. But here’s the opportunity: right next door is Jakaya Secondary School, with another 1,000 students. A well-placed borehole could serve 2,000 children.

The community was immediately interested—and ready to meet the necessary conditions: training in hygiene, water safety, and health, plus spot checks to ensure proper use (toilets, handwashing, safe drinking).

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Want to help bring water to Mkola and Jakaya?

👉 Support the project here

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In this region, boreholes are typically drilled as deep as 100 meters to reach a reliable water source. The work is carried out by large-scale drilling rigs.

✅ WHAT’S BEEN DONE

Since no funding was provided this year, there were no material improvements. Still, we saw:

• strong interest in long-term cooperation
• community readiness for next steps

🔭 WHAT’S NEXT

A borehole could transform daily life at Mkola and Jakaya—fewer illnesses, better hygiene, more time in school. We believe it’s a goal worth waiting and working for.

Would you consider renewing your support this year? Even a small gift can help lay the foundation for something big. 👉 Support the project here 

...So that a cup in a child’s hands is not a source of worry about infections, but a symbol of joy in having regular, safe drinking water.