A Year Later: Improved Health, Improved Future Opportunities!

Lina P., 11, recalled what life was like in Kyandangi Kyameri before her community's well was installed last year.

"I used to fetch water from a waterpoint far away from our home. I would walk like 3 km (almost 2 miles) to reach the waterpoint. I would always find many people collecting water, making me wait and not getting enough time to do my school work, which affected my performance. I used to go to school with dirty uniforms because, in most cases, I would not wash my uniforms because there was not enough water, affecting my hygiene," Lina shared.

Collecting water is much less burdensome for Lina and the other community members in Kyandangi Kyameri now.

"My health has improved because I no longer carry water for a long distance. I now have enough time for my school work; hence, my performance has improved. My hygiene has also improved because I no longer go to school with dirty uniforms because water is always available to enable me to wash and also bathe every day," she concluded.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Lina, allowing her to improve her hygiene and academic performance. With these improvements, Lina can create a brighter future for herself and her community.

Lina.

Right now, there are others in neighboring communities that desperately need safe water access. Your support will immediately go to work to provide a clean water project - and we can't wait to introduce you to the next person you'll help.