A Year Later: Plenty of water to meet needs!

Emma E., 17, recalled what life was like in Menika before her community’s well was rehabilitated last year.

"We the children, were having issues to get water, and we sometimes [were] late to go to school [because we had to fetch] water. The distance was far to get water to launder our clothes," said Emma.

But life is much simpler for Emma and the other community members in Menika now.

"Indeed, this water well has helped us greatly, and we, the children, are very happy to have this water well. We use this clean water to drink, launder our clothes, and wash our bodies clean," said Emma.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Emma, allowing her to practice better hygiene and make it to school on time.

"We now have good health and [can] stop putting our lives in danger through going to the sea [to] launder our clothes. We now go to school on time. Our parents are now happy for having this clean water in this village. We want to say thanks for constructing this water point for us," concluded Emma.

Thank you for helping Emma access clean water and have a brighter future.

Right now, there are others just like her 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.

Emma outside the well.