Water Blogged

Matoska International School’s 5th-grade students have the chance to apply for the Water Warrior Club. This club focuses on educating younger classes about both global and local water issues, as well as planning and leading fundraising events. Many students have been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to become Water Warriors for several years. Check out the student application letters to see why these 5th graders from Minnesota believe they would make excellent Water Warriors! Scroll down for a preview. READ ALL THE LETTERS HERE

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: […]