Dear WOWzers,
We are very happy to report that the water projects at Kilmandafu Primary, Nasholi Primary and Secondary, and Kikatiti Primary were a great success.
However, we also have some difficult news. The water taps installed at Kilmandafu were stolen during the election protest period, when the children were not in school. This is truly heartbreaking for us, and we are still considering the best way to address this situation. As we move forward with future WASH projects, we will explore ways to restore the handwashing stations while ensuring they are more secure and protected from theft.
Looking ahead, our new projects will focus on two vulnerable families and a community without access to water.
Tunu and Oliva are two young girls living with their elderly and sick single father, who is unable to work or support the family. They were living in extreme poverty and were malnourished. Through your support, we have refurbished their home and provided furniture. Where there was once a dirt floor and broken windows, there is now cement flooring, plastered walls, and new windows. They also lacked a proper toilet and were forced to use an unsafe pit. We have now built them a toilet; however, they still do not have a water tank for proper hygiene. Providing them with access to safe and clean water is our next priority.
Similarly, Darius, Doreen, and baby Gregory were living in a structure made of stacked iron sheets—what could only be described as a “chicken shack.” It was unsafe and unhygienic. Working together with the community, we have now built them a clean and secure home. The remaining challenge is access to water. They urgently need water tanks, rainwater harvesting systems, and water filters to prevent waterborne diseases such as typhoid, which affect so many children every day.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us ensure that the most vulnerable among us have access to clean and safe water.
