A primary school has raised nearly £1,000 for a new water tank in Tanzania.
Worlingworth VC Primary School, near Woodbridge, presented the funds during a visit from three Tanzanian bishops, who were in Suffolk for the enthronement of Bishop Joanne Grenfell at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in January.
The school supported the project through cake sales, a walking challenge and a Christmas jumper day, with the school council choosing to back the campaign.
Pupils originally aimed to raise £400.
Sophie Savage, who is head of school, said: "It was a really exciting opportunity for the children to meet the bishops and to be able to make a direct link with the people of Kagera, who they had worked hard to fundraise for.
"They found out that, surprisingly, there are many similarities, as well as some differences, between primary schools in Kagera and their school in Worlingworth.
"It was a proud moment for them when they handed over the cheque for nearly £1,000.
"They cannot wait to see the finished water tank installed and to know that they have demonstrated all our Rainbow Values to help others in another country."
The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich has had a relationship with the Tanzanian diocese for more than 30 years.
Bishop Darlington Bendankeha of Kagera, Bishop Godfrey Mbelwe of Lweru and Bishop Vithalis Yusuph of Biharamulo visited the school during their time in Suffolk.
During their visit, the Rt Revd Bendenkeha also spent time at St Mary’s Church in Haverhill.
Revd Max Drinkwater, rector of the church, said: "It was wonderful to see people enthused and excited about the bishop’s visit.
"People are rightly proud of their community here in Haverhill and were pleased that the Bishop wanted to experience this for himself and bring his blessing to us from the church in Tanzania."
