St. Paul’s Kyebando Church of Uganda Primary School
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Students: 1,340
Staff Members: 30 Teachers, 9 Support Staff
Impact Water Partner Since 2018
Since 2018, St. Paul’s Kyebando Church of Uganda Primary School has partnered with Impact Water to provide safe drinking water for students and staff. Located in the suburbs of Kampala, the school has seen remarkable growth in enrollment and a boost in parent confidence—all linked to consistent access to clean water.
Read on to hear the impact in their own words.
A Student’s Perspective
"I love the Impact Water system! No matter how much you drink, it cannot make you sick. After sports, when we're all thirsty, there's always clean, safe water available for us. It has truly changed our school!"
— David Habyarimana, P.7 pupil
"Before the Impact Water system was brought to school, I used to carry drinking water from home and my bag would be heavy to carry, which could hurt my back. Sometimes, I even had to spend my pocket money on water at the canteen. Now, my bag is lighter, and I can use my money for other things instead!"
— Doreen Siasa, Primary Seven pupil
"I love the Impact Water tank because it's the only place where I can get clean drinking water whenever I'm thirsty."
— Elijah Bidiba, Primary 3 pupil
Health Teacher’s Perspective
"Many parents in the community now recommend our school's education and welfare, which has increased our numbers. As a health teacher, my role has been eased with the availability of safe drinking water in the school, as water is core to the good health of our students."
— Mr. Maniriho Robert, Health Teacher
The Headteacher’s View
"I can't thank Impact Water enough for giving us this drinking water system and tank. Our costs have reduced since we no longer need to boil drinking water, and the parents greatly appreciate this. I also don't have to worry about absenteeism as a result of children falling sick from drinking untreated water."
— Mrs. Betty Mulaza, Head Teacher
Mrs. Mulaza attributes the school’s enrollment growth—from 537 pupils to 1,340—to parent trust in the program: