A Year Later: Less Waterborne Disease!

Mohammed K., 18, recalled what life was like in the Yeamp Mamotta Community before his community's well was installed last year.

"Before this, I spent most of my time collecting water from distant sources for washing, bathing, and laundering clothes. Fetching water from the stream is difficult and risky, especially for women and children. Also, getting water sometimes affected my schooling time. Most times, I was sick with diarrhea and typhoid because of drinking water from the stream," said Mohammed.

Collecting water is now much simpler for Mohammed and the other community members in Yeamp Mamotta.

"This water point has impacted my life by washing three times a day and with frequent hand washing. The water from this well is safe and clean, and it is well protected so that animals cannot get inside and contaminate the well pad. I can now pray on time," continued Mohammed.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Mohammed, allowing him to be healthier, do his religious rituals regularly, and attend school faithfully.

"We have achieved lasting access to clean drinking water, thereby reducing the incidence of typhoid and diarrhea. Also, it has reduced lateness, and [I can] attend school on time. May the almighty God continue to bless you," concluded Mohammed.

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