By Ciara Baumgartner | Development Manager
Trachoma profoundly affects lives, causing pain, blindness, and preventing children from attending school or adults from working to support their families. But thanks to your incredible support, we’re making strides in the fight against this devastating disease.
Access to water is one of the most powerful tools in combatting trachoma and other preventable diseases. This year, in partnership with local water experts, Orbis installed 12 Water Harvesting Units across 12 schools. Each unit now provides clean water to over 600 students, fostering good hygiene practices that reduce the spread of trachoma. Importantly, Orbis also provides community training to ensure these systems are well-maintained, creating a lasting impact for years to come.
Meet nine-year-old Selamawit (front girl in the picture), a bright and enthusiastic student who shared her excitement at the inauguration of the water point at her school. Passionate about mathematics, Selamawit recently achieved fourth place in her class. With dreams of becoming a doctor, she applies herself equally to all her studies, inspired by the opportunities now within her reach. Her joy, ambition, and love for learning are truly inspiring.
Access to water is so much more than a basic need – it’s a gateway to education, health, and opportunity. And none of this would be possible without you. Thank you for for supporting Orbis. Together, we’re transforming lives and creating a future free from trachoma.
By Ciara Baumgartner | Fundraising Officer
By Ciara Baumgartner | Fundraising Officer
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