<p>Water is currently drawn from the wells in a slow and laborious manor using manually-operated hand pumps. Local people have to scramble and wait in line to collect water from a single water point. At peak times (morning and evening), up to 100 people, including school children, could be found waiting in line for water. </p><p>This project will have a huge impact on local school hygiene and sanitation by making it possible to install hand washing facilities in school toilets. <br /> <br /> Tatu Rashid, the assistant head teacher of Lipangala Primary School, believes the project will “sanitize the school environment” and that the proper flushing toilets will help to minimize diarrhea and illness among pupils. <br /> <br /> Another critical outcome will be improved lesson attendance in schools. Previously, children would miss large parts of lessons simply queuing to get water. With the lines now gone, children are able to spend more time in school receiving their education.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Using renewable energy from the sun, water is now drawn up from the wells into reservoirs, from where it flows to different water points in and around the school compounds. Solar panels, suspended on poles, power the water pumps. <br /> <br /> The area’s four wells originally provided water to four local primary schools, serving the water needs of 68 teachers and 3,423 pupils. With the improved system, the four wells now serve over 10,000 more people who live around the school community. The water is needed for a wide range of uses, including drinking, washing, irrigating and for construction.&nbsp;</p>