A Year Later: Everyone Looks Smart and Neat!

"We used to fetch water in [a] hole," said 11-year-old Vincent M. "When it rained, we were forced to [fetch water] the following day when it was settled and clear. The water from uplands could get in and contaminate it."

As Vincent said, collecting water in Lunyinya a year ago was both time-consuming and unrewarding, as the water community members spent so much time fetching would inevitably make them sick. But now, their protected spring provides safe, reliable water that is much easier to fetch.

"The water is very clean, as you can see," Vincent said. "When our mother used to send us for water, we could carry dirty water unknowingly. The spring is protected [now], and the water is safe and reliable always. We have good health. I wash my clothes regularly, and see my sisters wash utensils (dishes) using plenty of water and air dry them, making us also look smart and neat."

The source of reliable water has improved everyone's hygiene and improved their health. Now, they can study, work, and play without worry.