A Year Later: Time to Work, Study and Rest!

Rosemary, 14, recalled what life was like in the Musaa Community before her community's spring was protected last year.

"When I heard of getting water from the spring, I would always feel sick. The environment and the hustle were not anything one could like. It forced me to carry [a] heavy jerrican so that I [would] reduce the number of trips I would take to get to the spring. This, in the long run, made me have chest pains, which could force me to get medication," said Rosemary.

Collecting water is now less exhausting and physically demanding for Rosemary.

"It is easy to fetch water within a very short time and get back home. Right now, I don't have to carry heavy containers because I can come to the spring many times during the day. This has helped me to stop taking medications, and my chest is not paining anymore," said Rosemary.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Rosemary, allowing her time to focus on studying for her future and improving her health.

"One of the goals that I have achieved is having enough time to study and do my homework. This initially was not among the things I would do when I came from school. Right now, with good health, no chest pains, [I] am a happy girl that is able to work, study, and rest," concluded Rosemary.

Rosemary.