Dedication: George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation
Installation Date: January 18, 2024
Location:
School: Chigombe Primary School
District: Blantyre
Country: Malawi
GPS Location: See bottom of page.
Stories / Quotes:
Students:
- Before the well: 421 total students
- After the well: 444 girls, 418 boys = 862 total students
Before the well, students would often leave school to fetch water, and most of the time, they wouldn’t return to class. It was a constant struggle, and education was put on hold.
But now, everything has changed. School attendance has more than doubled, and the school has achieved a 100% selection rate. Their ranking has risen significantly, a testament to the transformation brought by the new water source. In response to this growth, the community is building three new buildings, six new classrooms, and a new office for the headmaster, providing a better learning environment for all.
The children, once held back by the lack of water, now have big dreams. They want to be teachers, nurses, doctors, bank managers, and engineers — a brighter future is now within their reach, all thanks to the well.