A Year Later: Accessible Water Improves Health!

Johnson T., 10, recalled what life was like in the Kyalikanjeru Community before his community's well was installed last year.

"I used to fetch water from a village called Kyarubanga. They made my parents pay a lot of money, and after [they] chased me away without water, which made me feel bad and ashamed. The distance was also very long, about 1.5 km, and [I] started feeling chest pain because of carrying water for a very long distance. I would always rush to come back from school to collect water, making me miss class sometimes. This would affect my school performance," Johnson shared.

Collecting water is now less stressful for Johnson and the other community members in the Kyalikanjeru Community.

"I feel good because the water is very near. I can even fetch water more than four times a day because the distance is very short. My health has also improved because I no longer carry water for a long distance. I can also get enough time to do my school work," he continued.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Johnson, allowing him to not spend long, painful hours collecting water. He can now go to school on time and study when needed.

"[I'm] planning always to fetch water on time to create enough time for my school work, and I believe this will improve my performance," Johnson concluded.

Johnson collecting water.

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.