A Year Later: "Cleanest Boy in My Class"

Henry S., 9, said, "Initially, fetching water from this spring was very dangerous. This is because the spring was so deep with a lot of water, which can even lead to death for the children like me. Additionally, my mother used to be sick because of drinking contaminated water, and it really affected me because I used to miss school to look after my siblings."

But since we protected Wizula Spring last year, collecting water has been safer and faster for Henry.

"Personally, my life has changed because I have enough time [to] study while at home and normally in school. Therefore, fetching water in this spring has become very easy because the spring is discharging a lot of water. It takes [only a] few seconds to fill my jerrycan."

Henry continued, "Having clean water has also helped me clean my school uniform at least thrice a week, and this has made me be chosen [as] the most cleanest boy in my class."

Henry has commendable plans for the future as well. "My plans or goals are to ensure that I improve in my academic performance. This is because education is a key to success and in [the] future, I [want to] ensure that other young children like me are accessing safe, clean water."

Henry with community member Pauline at the spring.