Lulanzi Secondary School

A significant challenge faced by Lulanzi is the lack of access to safe and clean water, a common issue in many schools and villages across Iringa. Students spend considerable time collecting water from unsafe sources for various domestic uses, including cleaning, cooking, and drinking. To obtain water, students must travel to nearby streams or a small river every morning and during break times, covering an average distance of 1.5 kilometers daily.

Students also spend class hours fetching water, which negatively impacts their studies and overall performance. The water from these sources is unsafe and unclean, posing a high risk to their health and life. Agricultural and domestic activities near the water source lead to contamination. Consequently, waterborne diseases are prevalent among students and the local population, particularly during the rainy season.