A Year Later: Water Enables Achievements!

Duncan, 14, recalled what life was like in the Elunyu Community before his community's spring was protected last year.

"I used to get to school late because early in the morning, I had to help my grandmother to fetch water for the cows. The main reason being our water was not easily accessed, and so it took us so much time before [I was] able to get [it]," shared Duncan.

Collecting water is now much simpler and faster for Duncan and the other community members in Elunyu.

"Right now, it is a matter of coming at whichever time [because] with so much speed (of the water), [we] get water within the shortest [amount of] time and get back home. This has made me [to] have enough time to do my assignments, help grandmother with house chores, and get to school earlier than the usual time. This has given me peace, which has kept me going both in school and at home," said Duncan.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Duncan, allowing him to focus on school instead of wasting his time collecting water.

When we asked Duncan what things the water point has helped him achieve, he had something inspiring to say! "The biggest plan I had was to get to school early, which was to help me pass my examination. I did this, and I was the best student in our class, and I came to realize that with water, you can achieve or get anything."

Duncan watering the garden.