A Year Later: "I managed to pass my exams!"

The well in Kyandangi used to be overworked, and the mechanism would break, stranding almost 1,000 people in the surrounding communities without any nearby source of water.

"Before this project was completed, there were frequent breakdowns, and this forced us to move long distances to other water points where we would also be denied water since we were not members of the community," said 13-year-old Hellen.

But since we repaired the well last year, it has been functional ever since, lightening the burden on water-fetchers all over the community.

"The long distance has now been reduced, and we are able to collect water at any time, which gives me ample time to concentrate on my studies and also support my parents," Hellen said.

This new free time has allowed Hellen to have spare time and use it to further her own goals for her future.

"[I] am very grateful that, with the rehabilitation of this water point, I managed to pass my primary [school] exams because I had enough time to concentrate on my books," Hellen said.

Hellen beside the well.