Located in semi-arid lowlands, Monduli District has long faced severe water scarcity. At Meserani Secondary School, this scarcity directly impacts students’ daily well-being, dignity, and education.
Two water tanks were recently installed at Meserani, thanks to a special grant from LPGM’s Mission Development Fund, which was created from gifts that came from donors’ estates. These water tanks each store 5,000 liters of water to help build climate resilience and safeguard learning.
This access to clean, safe water does far more than satisfy a basic need. Collecting water is a grueling task that often falls on young people. The water tanks will eliminate the long trek - often more than a kilometer - to collect water. The tanks will prevent conflict and violence in lines. They will also stop theft of clean clothes, which is borne out of desperation. “Sometimes students resort to taking someone else’s clothes because they can’t wash theirs and they are afraid of getting caught during morning inspection for wearing dirty uniforms,” one student at Meserani shared.
Having reliable water allows students to wash their uniforms and clean themselves. This promotes confidence and peace of mind, allowing students to engage fully in school without fear or embarrassment.