What’s a Mirror Got to Do With It?

Here’s How Your Gifts are Keeping Kids in School

Just a few months ago, this school was almost forced to close its doors due to poor sanitary conditions.

“The only reason the school is currently open for these girls and boys is because of these new toilets,” said Headteacher Bukazi.

It’s true – clean water and safe toilets are the crucial back-to-school supplies many kids in Uganda need.

Your generosity in providing these two essentials is boosting students’ health and keeping the doors open to education, with some schools now seeing attendance increase by over 24%!

Plus, a simple innovation of putting a tap and mirror outside the toilets means kids are eager to wash their hands. They see their faces in the shiny mirror, and can’t resist running over to use that splashy new tap, all while washing germs away.

In a recent project area, the rate of handwashing has skyrocketed from 0.8% to 84%!

This success has even drawn national attention, with the Federal Government showcasing the ACTS’ innovation on World Water Day in March to inspire other local builders.

Now, students are back in class with their friends and jumping for joy! Your compassion in providing fresh water and clean toilets has been a true game-changer.