Students: 427
Previous Enrollment: 357
Water Committee: 5 men and 5 women

Before the new water well, students at Machomera Primary School relied on water brought in by parents, who had to leave their daily work to fetch water for the learners. The school community had depended on a shallow well for a long time, making access to enough water a daily challenge.

The lack of reliable water also affected students’ health. Children suffered from diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera, and the community reported visiting the clinic twice a week. The nearest government hospital was 20 kilometers away, requiring families to walk for medical care.

The new 55-meter well, installed on November 30, 2025, is already making a difference. Community members report that children are no longer getting sick as they did before. With water available at school, students can spend more time in class instead of losing learning time because of water-related challenges.

Attendance and enrollment have also improved. Before the well, the school had 357 students. Enrollment has since grown to 427. Students are now arriving at school on time and staying in class, giving them more opportunity to focus on their education.

The well serves a community of six villages, with 250 households whose main livelihood is farming. By reducing the burden on parents to bring water to school each day, the well gives families more time to focus on their work and other responsibilities while helping the school maintain a healthier learning environment.

The school community welcomes the responsibility of managing its water supply. The water committee includes five men and five women, and members are looking forward to Community-Based Management training to help them maintain the well for years to come.

For 11-year-old Fazila Black, education is connected to a dream of becoming a nurse. With more reliable access to water, students like Fazila have a better opportunity to stay healthy, remain in class, and work toward their goals.

For the students of Machomera Primary School, this well means more than water on campus. It means fewer water-related obstacles, more time in class, and a healthier environment where children can learn and build their futures.