Water Blogged

Kutamba Primary School, located in the Rukungiri District of Uganda, is home to 250 students and their teachers. For many of these children, the school is more than a place of learning; it is also a lifeline, providing daily meals that help them concentrate in class and grow healthy. These meals depend heavily on the school’s vegetable gardens, which supplement nutrition. Yet, for years, these gardens struggled to survive. The school relied on the national water system, which was unreliable due to frequent shortages and high bills. During dry spells, the supply would stop altogether, leaving the gardens parched. Teachers […]

Unoa Primary School was established in 1950, with Mr. William Mulu as the inaugural headteacher. Currently, the school is led by Mrs. Winfred Sila. The school, situated in Wote town adjacent to the AIC church and the National Cereal and Produce Board, occupies 11.5 acres of land with a title deed. It is a public mixed day and boarding primary/integrated school overseen by the Board of Management. Additionally, there is a small home unit established in 1982 in response to the rising number of disability cases in the region. This home unit has expanded to accommodate 60 physically challenged learners. […]

Mount Calvary Secondary School, located in Mtitu Village of the Kilolo District, has a total enrollment of 109 students. The school employs 10 staff members, including both teachers and non-teaching personnel. BEFORE: A significant challenge faced by Mount Calvary has been the lack of access to safe and clean water, a common issue in many schools and villages across Iringa. Students were forced to spend considerable time collecting water from unsafe sources for various domestic uses, including cleaning, cooking, and drinking. Typically, students collected water from the Lukosi River, which is considered unsafe and contaminated. Each student was required to […]

Welcome to the Land of 10,000 WELLS: Where every drop fuels a wave of change. When Minnesotans hear the phrase “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” we picture water: vast, clean, and life-giving. At H2O for Life, we are taking that iconic image and turning it into action with our boldest initiative yet, The Land of 10,000 WELLS. This is not just a catchy name. It is our Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) to unleash the power of young people to change the world, one drop at a time. Over the next 10 years, we will fund 10,000 WELLS, where WELLS represents: […]

We are a year-round swim team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our swimmers participate in local and international fundraisers to learn the importance of giving back. Our world is better when we think about and help others through small acts of giving and volunteering. Help us make a difference by doing a small act of giving and volunteering today. Our team is off to a good start on our fundraiser for Sir Nimrod Infant & Junior School in Uganda. I have included photos of our “Walk a mile in their shoes workout”. Our swimmers walked a 1-mile round trip […]