The rainwater collection system that the Merton Williams Middle School community sponsored last year has transformed the lives of people in Uganda. Because of the support, 354 students and teachers at Mirembe Junior School in Uganda’s Wakiso district now have access to clean, safe drinking water. The collection system also eliminated 17.83 miles of walking for water per day and reduced collection time by 14.67 hours per day for the students, which is time and energy that they can spend learning and playing.
“We’re so grateful that Merton Williams Middle School chose partner with the Ugandan Water Project to give water and give life to Mirembe Junior School for years to come,” said Marina Cull, communications director. “We hope that this experience was as rewarding for the staff and students as it was for our team. We look forward to partnering with Merton Williams again in the future and are excited to see what they continue to accomplish for the people of Uganda.”
To see all the details on the rainwater collection system that Merton Williams sponsored, check out the installation report at Hilton.k12.ny.us/WaterReport, where you’ll find photos, GPS coordinates, survey data and more.
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Students and staff at Mirembe Junior School in Uganda now enjoy clean water thanks to students and staff at Merton Williams Middle School in Hilton.
