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From Empty Roof to Running Tap

Every project follows a clear process — built with the school, not just for it.

Our Installation Process

  1. 1. Survey the School

    We visit the school, assess roof catchment area, existing water sources, and student population, and talk with headteachers and staff about their real day-to-day water needs.

    Save the Rain team surveying a school roof and compound

  2. 2. Install the System

    We fit guttering, first-flush filtration, and storage tanks sized to the school's roof and population, using durable materials built for Uganda's rainy and dry seasons alike.

    Installation of gutters and a storage tank at a school

  3. 3. Train for Maintenance

    We train school staff and, where possible, students on basic system upkeep — keeping gutters clear, checking tanks, and knowing when to call us — so the system keeps working long after we leave.

    Save the Rain staff training school staff on system maintenance

  4. 4. Ongoing Support

    We stay in touch after handover, checking in on the system and the school, and returning for repairs or upgrades as needed.

    Save the Rain team revisiting a completed installation at a rural school

Projects in the Field

Rainwater harvesting tank freshly installed at a rural schoolGuttering system fitted along a school rooftopStudents filling containers with clean water at schoolSave the Rain team mid-installation at a school siteA completed water point outside a school classroom blockSchool staff being trained on tank maintenanceWide shot of a school compound with the finished systemClose-up of first-flush filtration fitted to a tank

Partner With Us to Bring Water to a School

Whether you're a company, a school network, or an individual donor, there's a way to help fund the next installation.

Donate & Partner