A Year Later: ". . . I don't have any worries about the water."

Everlyne Uside, 40, recalled what life was like in the Malimali Community before her community’s spring was protected last year.

“Fetching water from this water point was really a problem. The area had stones which were difficult to stand on when fetching water, and at some point when it's rainy season, they were slippery. These difficulties made me not send my children to fetch water because they could come back home in muddy clothes,” said Everlyne.

“We used to scoop [water] with a jug, and this required one to get to the spring early enough before animals or people made it dirty,” continued Everlyne.

Collecting water is now much faster and safer for Everlyne and the other community members in the Malimali Community.

“Collecting water nowadays is faster and easier. No more overcrowding and quarreling because the water flows well through the discharge pipe to our containers,” said Everlyne.

"The water has really enabled me to have more time and focus on farming activities. [I] am grateful, and I enjoy the work of my hands by having [a] vegetable plantation which I used to spend more time [on] especially [on the] weekend. This enables me to get financial income by selling to the community members, and at some point, I get orders from [the] school to supply vegetables. From the sales, I am able to provide for my family and even pay school fees," Everlyne said.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Everlyne, allowing her water that helps provide an income for her family and allows her to improve her hygiene.

"For me, I don't have any worries about the water. [I] am really contented that after protecting the spring, water is safe for human consumption. This can be proven [as] I have not [had] any sickness related to water," Everlyne concluded.

Everlyne watering her garden.

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.