In the eastern part of Indonesia, there are still students who have to walk for miles to get clean water before going to school. For them, clean water is a luxury. On a daily basis, they needed to purchase the water from a mobile water truck, yet sometimes the truck had run out of water due to the high demand in the community, which had also lacked reliable water sources.
If the water had run out, Lea and her classmates had to walk for miles from their houses, carrying jerry cans of water to fill their school water tank. This condition has been happening for years, forcing students to resist the urge to go to the toilet, leading to a lack of focus in following learning activities. The situation has even gotten worse when female students are experiencing periods, causing them to sometimes leave the school.
Fortunately, they can easily reach clean water access now, and it’s possible because of generous donors like you. After years of learning in uncomfortable situations, the school has a borewell that is connected to the school’s toilets and equipped with new sinks. It’s not only transformed Lea and her friends, but also the surrounding community. Families now have a reliable water supply, reducing financial strain and improving daily life.
This is beyond providing clean water access, it’s a life-changing success for everyone involved, and it all starts with a simple gift like clean water access for children and communities.
“We are very grateful for the new well, which has brought positive changes to our school. Students now wash their hands immediately after using the toilets, and the overall cleanliness has improved. The school is greener with more plants, and we’re saving money by no longer buying water” said Anton Mete Raya (Teacher at SMP Wee Wella)
“I’m so happy that there is water at the school. The access for water is open for communities like me, and I am so grateful that now I can save money from purchasing water. It also helps me in growing my plants and livestock. It’s really improved the overall of my family’s life” said Ani Kaka (Community Member).
