A Year Later: Less time to collect water!

Fred S., 12, recalled what life was like in Makhwabuye Community before his community’s spring was protected last year.

"Life was hard because when the cows dirtied the water, I had to wait for the dirt to settle before I fetched. It was time-wasting on long queues as children were not allowed to fetch water before adults," said Fred.

But life is much simpler for Fred and the other community members in Makhwabuye Community now.

"There is no more time wasting on long queues as water is flowing from the discharge pipe very fast. I am now able to carry safe, clean drinking water to school," Fred said.

Having ready access to water from the protected spring has made a difference for Fred, allowing him to collect all of the water he needs while trusting the water won't harm him.

"With the help of reliable water from the water point, I have been able to irrigate my tree seedlings which I sell to earn an income for personal use," concluded Fred.

Thank you for helping Fred access clean water and dream about a brighter future.

Right now, there are others just like him 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.