A Year Later: A Dream Realized

"It was so hard getting water, especially during the dry seasons since the demand was so high and people used to be inconsiderate with the water," said 14-year-old Felix M. when describing what life was like before his community's spring was protected last year.

But things have changed for Felix since then.

"Water is now easily available and accessible at any time. Even during the dry spells, the water is always available," said Felix. "This has made me to take good care of our livestock so well by supplying them with [the] water [they need] on time. I am [now] able to embrace good hygiene and sanitation practices when at home and at school too."

Since Felix can easily fetch water, he is putting energy into some special projects that he dreamed of doing.

"When growing up, [I] had an idea of planting trees around our homestead so that it may beautify our home. With the ease of fetching water, I have been able to better manage the flower hedge at home, and [I am] hoping to plant a tree soon," concluded Felix.