The Need for Rainwater Harvesting
Kenya's Rift Valley region, like many parts of the country, faces substantial challenges in water accessibility. Seasonal rainfall and unreliable water sources often force students to spend valuable time collecting water instead of focusing on their studies. This scarcity of clean water also leads to health issues, impacting both attendance and academic performance. Our rainwater harvesting projects aim to address these challenges by providing a sustainable and reliable source of water for schools.
Our Progress So Far
Since the project's started at the end of 2022, we have successfully installed rainwater harvesting tanks in 14 schools across Bomet and Kericho counties. These 10,000 litre tanks captures and store rainwater from rooftops, ensuring that schools have a consistent water supply even during dry periods.
Schools Supported with Rainwater Harvesting Tanks:
Kericho County:
- Kedowa Mixed Secondary School
- Sereng Secondary School
- Sabunit Primary School
- Sugutek Primary School
- Murgut Primary School
- Kabissioi Primary School
- Kamarus Primary School
- Sailo Primary School
- Ngatumek Primary School
- Lesirwa Primary School
- Kipteris Primary School
Bomet County:
- Chesabuni Primary School
- Kamorir Primary School
- Kipranye Primary School
Impact of Our Projects
Kipranye Primary School
A school like Kipranye Primary School in Bomet County faced significant challenges due to water shortages, especially during the dry season. The installation of a rainwater harvesting tank will ensure a steady supply of water throughout the year. The school can now have access to clean rain water and children can have less fear of treaking through dangerous terrains to get water.
Message from Joyce Rotich, Headteacher of Kipranye Primary School
SCHOOL REPORT ON THE URGENCY OF A WATER TANK
I write to draw to your attention on the urgency of having a water tank for the School. The school faces water challenge forcing learners to fetch water from river Nyangores which is a distance from the school. The river also poses danger to learners for it is risky at its water banks, stiff slopes and a times slippery during rainy season. Last year we experienced danger where a learner almost drowned after sliding from a slippery end lucky enough there were parents nearby who were able to swim and save the learner. That experience has made the learners fear fetching water from the same river. With the tank from your organization, the school will solve water challenges for the learners in that it will save them time which can be maximized in learning thus improving their academic performance. It will also enable learners access to clean drinking water reducing the risk of waterborne diseases. It will also benefit the community for they will also fetch from school reducing the stress of walking long distance for clean safe drinking water. Thanks for coming to our rescue.
Yours faithfully,
Joyce Chelangat
Headteacher
Get involved !!
While we celebrate the success of our current projects, the need for rainwater harvesting tanks in Kenyan schools remains vast. We have a list of over 40 additional schools urgently in need of water tanks. Your support can help us reach more schools and communities, ensuring that every child has access to the clean water they need to thrive.
Get Involved:
- Donate: Your financial contributions can directly fund the installation of rainwater harvesting tanks.
- Volunteer: Join us on the ground to help implement these life-changing projects.
- Sponsor a School: By sponsoring a school, you can provide the gift of clean water and make a lasting impact on the lives of countless children.
Visit Hopefull Handbags to learn more and to get involved. Together, we can bring the gift of clean water to more schools, transforming lives and building a brighter future for Kenya.
