Until recently, pupils and staff at Tumaini and Mwenda primary schools in Kasulu, Tanzania, were walking up to three kilometres each day to collect water—time and energy that could have been spent in the classroom.

We’re pleased to share that this is no longer the case.

Thanks to the hard work of Mboni ya Vijana and funding support from Kwanda, new boreholes have now been completed at both schools. A total of 2,319 students and 32 staff now have regular access to clean water—on site, every day.

As Charles, the headteacher at Mwenda Primary School, put it:

“Water is all about life and success. Our school is going to be the best in the district because there’s no water problem anymore.”

The project involved surveying, drilling, pump construction, installation, and training for school staff. It wasn’t without challenges. Underground mud delayed work at Tumaini, and additional funds had to be sourced to complete the work at Mwenda. Demand also remains high—especially at Tumaini, where over 1,200 students rely on a single water outlet.

But despite the setbacks, the work is complete—and the impact is already clear. Evodia, a Standard 6 pupil at Tumaini, shared:

“I didn’t like coming to school because I had to carry water for the teachers. Now we have clean water from underground. I believe this will change the face of our school.”

We’re grateful to everyone involved in making this happen.