We revisited the Kasengwa School borehole three and a half years after its installation and found that it has fueled growth, improved education, and transformed the lives of nearly 400 students.

Revisit Date: October 2, 2024

Dedication: Dr. Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy

Installation Date: February 2, 2021

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School: Kasengwa School
District: Mangochi
Country: Malawi

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Students:

  • 2020 (before well):   127 boys, 141 girls = 268 total students
  • 2021 (after well):   150 boys, 183 girls = 333 total students
  • 2022:   152 boys, 200 girls = 352 total students
  • 2023:   140 boys, 151 girls = 373 total students
  • 2024:   192 boys, 188 girls = 399 total students

They expect more as enrollment is just beginning.

Three and a half years after its installation, the borehole at Kasengwa School has become a wellspring of transformation. Head Teacher Mwchan DE reflected on  a number of profound changes: “Attendance has improved, the dropout rate is down, and the water is essential for housing and hygiene. The quality of education has greatly improved. We are watering the garden of dreams. Water is vision. You were looking down, now you are looking up. Pray for us.”

Chief Juwayele shared the community’s heartfelt gratitude: “We are so happy for your coming. You are welcomed with both hands. We had a lot of cholera and diarrhea. Now, I can truly call this a school. May God bless you with more.”

The impact of clean water is undeniable . From improved health and hygiene to a thriving school environment, the borehole is a symbol of hope and growth.

With the chief’s closing words, “Thank you a lot,” the gratitude of the community was abundantly clear. Kasengwa School is no longer just surviving; it is flourishing.

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