A Year Later: “It's now easier to fetch water."

Witney, 9, recalled what life was like in the Musingu Community before her community's spring was protected last year.

"The water was always dirty. Community members used to contaminate the open water with laundry works at the spring. My fellow kids used to play [in] the spring and would end up falling in the water," said Witney.

Collecting water is now much simpler and faster for Witney and the other community members in Musingu.

"It's now easier to fetch water. The jerrican fills well at the tap, unlike with the jug where one had to struggle to fill the container," Witney said.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Witney, allowing her to drink clean water and help her parents with their living situation.

"I always wished for a clean water point. Thus spring having been protected, I have taken up the responsibility of helping my parents to clean the water point and maintain sanitation and hygiene," concluded Witney.

Witney and Silas in the spring.

Farmer Silas Khayisia, 44, has reaped the benefits from clean water as well!

"It's now easier to draw water from the pipe, thus saving time. The water is clean, and the area surrounding the spring [is] hygienic. The water is much safer for children. Being a farmer, my farm animals have benefited since the water is safe for them. I no longer experience diseases in my animals related to water. Time has been saved, enabling me to work more on my farm, thus boosting my yield."