Forte Academy

On behalf of Forte Academy, Chukuku, we want to say a very big thank you to Lifewater Nigeria for the installment of the water provided for the school. It is of great joy that are writing this and we say thank you. Yours faithfully, Forte Glorious Academy Management 07042647909

The community of Forte Academy had been silently enduring a profound battle for water, a struggle that brought immense suffering to its pupils, as witnessed firsthand by dedicated teacher Mr. David. Every day, students were expected to bring water from home in small containers, a task many forgot. The effort often led to tardiness, with children arriving at school exhausted from fetching water before classes even began. The lack of clean, safe water wasn't just an inconvenience; it directly undermined the very purpose of education and created a deeply unhealthy environment. "My name is Mr. David," he began, highlighting the pervasive challenges. "Without water, our toilets were always locked, and our cleaners had to carry water from a neighbor’s well three streets away just to wash the floors." He painted a stark picture of a learning environment in crisis, where basic sanitation was impossible. "Sometimes, children would urinate behind the classrooms," he recounted. The desperation reached a heartbreaking peak one day when "a child defecated on herself in class because she was too embarrassed to ask for water to clean up." However, Lifewater's arrival brought a positive and unprecedented change to their circumstances. "They drilled a new well within the school compound," Mr. David shared, his voice filled with immense gratitude. The moment the Lifewater drilling team arrived, "The children screamed with joy, running around the compound... It was as if heaven had smiled on us." The impact of Lifewater's efforts has been truly transformative for Forte Academy. The agonizing daily struggle for water is now a distant memory. With a newly drilled well providing clean, safe drinking water directly within the school grounds, their environment is now clean, and the children are healthier. The previous shame and discomfort associated with sanitation are gone, creating a more dignified and conducive learning space. "Lifewater gave us more than water, they gave the school relief," Mr. David concluded, expressing the deep appreciation felt by the entire school community. "May God replenish your strength. May the new well you’ve dug in our school overflow with blessings in your life. Amen." The story of Forte Academy is a powerful testament to how access to clean water is not just a basic necessity, but a fundamental catalyst for health, dignity, and ultimately, a brighter educational future for countless children.