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Diocese of Arusha: New borehole for drinking water in a school in Africatranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

With special emotion and feelings of gratitude to God, the consecration of the new borehole took place in the courtyard of the school of Ibogo village, in the Iringa district of Central Tanzania, by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Arusha and Central Tanzania Mr. Agathonikos. The work of opening and constructing the well was implemented by the Holy Metropolis of Arousa. The new borehole is a valuable offer to students, teachers and the entire local community, as it ensures access to clean and safe drinking water, meeting one of the most important needs of their daily lives. With the completion of the new drilling, and the renovation of the school facilities that preceded it a few months ago, the school now has all the basic infrastructure required for its smooth operation.

The Holy Diocese of Arusha is handing over to the Ibogo community an essentially new school, which will be a place of creation and hope for the next generations. This is yet another practical proof that the Orthodox Mission is expressed daily through works of love, giving and practical support of people.

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Daniel Weber

It's nice to read that the new borehole in the Imbogo schoolyard now provides clean drinking water for the children and teachers. After the renovation a few months ago, the school building is really finished. God bless all the work of Arusha Metropolis.

Тимофей Семёнов

It’s good that now Imbogo has its own well right in the school yard. After repairs a couple of months ago, the children finally have normal conditions. Well done in Arusha for not only talking, but doing such a thing.

Vuk Marković

It's good that they made that new borehole right in the school yard in Imbogo. The children will no longer have to carry water from far away, and after the renovation a few months ago, the school is really complete. Blessings for all that the Metropolis of Arusha is doing there.

Katherine Evans

It's great to see clean water right in the schoolyard at Imbogo now — no more kids hauling it from far away. The renovation a few months back plus this well makes the whole place ready for teaching. God bless Metropolitan Agathonikos and the Arusha team for the hands-on work.

Михаил Виноградов

Yes, Imbogo now has its own water, and after the renovation the classrooms are in order. The main thing is that children can study normally every day, and not run somewhere for water. I wonder how many such wells have already been made in Iringa in recent years?

Татьяна Комарова

It’s good that the well was installed right in the schoolyard in Imbogo - children no longer have to carry water from afar. After repairs a couple of months ago, now the water is clean, the classrooms are in order, and you can study normally. I wonder how many such wells have already been made in Iringa, as Mikhail asks.

Claudia Wagner

Yes, the water from the new bore really makes a big difference for the children in Imbogo. Last year we collected money for similar projects in the church choir, and it's nice to see how concrete the help is. God continue to bless the metropolis.

George Miller

Yes, that new borehole right in the Imbogo schoolyard changes everything for the kids — no more carrying water from a distance. After the renovation a few months back the place really is complete now. God bless Metropolitan Agathonikos and all the Arusha team for getting it done.

Nicholas Phillips

That's right, Katherine — the kids at Imbogo won't be walking miles for water anymore. I remember reading how the old school building was falling apart before the renovation; it's good to know it's all sorted now. Metropolitan Agathonikos has always been practical like that.

Sophia Evans

Yes, that new borehole right in the Imbogo schoolyard is a game changer — no more kids hauling water from far off. After the renovation a few months back the whole place finally has what it needs. God bless Metropolitan Agathonikos and the Arusha team for making it happen.

Andreas Becker

Yes, the new drilling in the Imbogo yard is truly a blessing for everyone there. In our church choir we also collected money for wells in Tanzania two years ago, and I'm happy to see how quickly a schoolyard like this becomes usable. God bless the metropolis.

Вера Комарова

Yes, Mikhail, now everything is really different in Imbogo - children are not distracted by searching for water. In Iringa, over the past five years, it seems, about ten such wells have been made, mainly at schools. Have you been there yourself or are you just following the news of the mission?

Markus Wagner

Yes, the new drilling directly in Imbogo's yard makes the difference you can see. In our choir we collected money for such wells last year, and it's good to know that the water is now actually reaching the children. God bless all the work there.

Peter Wilson

It's good they put the well right in the schoolyard — my kids used to complain about carrying water even for a short walk. The Metropolitan's team seems to think these things through instead of just throwing money at projects. Did the renovation include fixing the roof too, or was that part of an earlier push?

Yes, the drilling in Imbogo really makes the schoolyard really usable. We also sang and collected in the choir for projects like this, but I didn't know that was two years ago for you. How much was collected back then?

Илья Павлов

I agree, Tatyana, in the school yard is the most convenient place; now children don’t have to carry buckets in the heat. In Iringa, as far as I know, in recent years about ten such wells have been installed at churches and schools. How much exactly, maybe one of our missionaries can tell you?

Photini Miller

That's a good point about the schoolyard placement — saves the kids a lot of hassle. From what I read the roof was fixed in the renovation a few months back, before the well went in. Have you seen any updates from the diocese on how the water quality tests turned out?

Валентина Павлова

Yes, Ilya, in the yard is the right thing to do, especially in such heat as in Iringa. In our Sunday school they just recently showed a photo from Tanzania; children there actually used to run around with buckets. Did you go to the mission yourself or do you know about these ten wells from our stories?

Sophia Young

The schoolyard spot does make life easier for the kids, no long walks with heavy buckets. I hadn't seen the latest water test results either — the diocese usually posts them on their Facebook page a couple of weeks after the blessing. Did you catch any photos of the new roof from the renovation?

Тимофей Новиков

Yes, Valentina, being in the school yard is just the thing, especially when the heat is over thirty. I heard about these wells from our guys; they were collecting wells in Iringa just last year. Do your Sunday school often show such photos from Tanzania?

Emma Carter

The new borehole really does cut out those long treks for the kids—I remember carrying water jugs as a teen on our parish work trip and it was no fun. I hadn't checked the Facebook page yet for the test results, thanks for the tip. Didn't see roof photos myself—do you know if they went with metal or kept the old style?

Елена Васильева

Yes, Timofey, in the school yard is the most comfortable place, especially in such heat. In our Sunday school, they really often show photos from Tanzania; last month they talked about Iringa and how children carry water there. Are your guys directly connected to the mission?

Владимир Петров

Yes, Valentina, in the school yard is the most convenient place, especially when the children are there all day. Last year, while fishing with Father Sergius, we were just talking about Iringa, he said that before the water was only from the river, it was muddy. Haven’t you heard how many wells have already been made in that diocese?

Антон Виноградов

Yes, Timofey, a well in the school yard is a real lifesaver, especially when it’s dusty and hot. Our guys from the cycling club also donated to Iringa last year, I showed them a photo from the report then. Do your Sunday school children ask questions about Tanzania themselves or do they just watch silently?

Полина Соловьёва

Yes, Valentina, in the school yard is the best thing, especially when the children are there all day. Last month we were discussing these photos from Tanzania in the kitchen at the church, and I thought how important it is for the water to be right next to it, and not to be carried around in buckets. Do you often have such meetings with missionaries in your Sunday school?

Илья Андреев

Yes, the school yard is the place to be, especially when the heat is over thirty. In Yaroslavl, too, in Sunday school they showed pictures from Iringa, children carrying water in cans for several kilometers. Are your guys directly connected with the mission or do they help through the diocese?

Ирина Комарова

Yes, Elena, the school yard is the most practical place; children can immediately get water during breaks. In Samara Sunday they also often talk about Tanzania, especially about how they used to take it from the river. And through which diocese do your guys help, if it’s not a secret?

Георгий Петров

Yes, Anton, a well in the yard is a real lifesaver, especially when children run out to drink after school. In our Sunday school, the kids themselves ask about Tanzania, especially after that photo with the kids next to the new column. Does your cycling club meet again in Iringa this year?

Василий Орлов

Yes, Anton, a well right in the yard is definitely a lifesaver, especially when there’s dust in your throat after school. In our Sunday school, children now ask about Iringa themselves, especially about how water flows from the new pipe. Is your cycling club collecting money there again this year or has it already moved on to another project?

Елена Соколова

Yes, Vasily, a well in the yard is exactly what changes everything. In our primary classes, children also now often draw Iringa and ask how many buckets of water can be collected during recess. And this year the cycling club has already raised money for a new well in the neighboring village, they are not stopping. Have you ever gone there yourself?