A Year Later: No More Boiling Water!

Jonathan Baraza, a 50-year-old farmer, recalled what life was like in the Ikoli Community before his community's spring was protected last year.

"It was so challenging to get clean water, especially during rainy seasons. We had to use a lot of time and energy to boil water for drinking and domestic use, which was so expensive. Most of our family were being affected by water-related ailments because sometimes we had no firewood to boil the water," said Jonathan.

Drinking the water they collect is much less burdensome for Jonathan and the other community members in the Ikoli Community.

"I now drink clean water anytime [with] no health effects, especially during [the] rainy season. As a father, my children and I are now healthy because [the] water is clean. We no longer use the small amount of money I had [for] treatment but to improve farming production," said Jonathan.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Jonathan, allowing him and his family to stay healthy and have energy to put towards other important tasks.

"My plans or goals after the implementation of this project were to ensure the water point is maintained to be used by future generations. Lastly, because the time wastage is now recovered, I will ensure that I improve in farming activities to improve the living standards of my family," concluded Jonathan.

Jonathan (right) at the spring with Joan.

Right now, there are others in neighboring communities that desperately need safe water access. Your support will immediately go to work to provide a clean water project - and we can't wait to introduce you to the next person you'll help.