A Year Later: More Time for Studying and School!

Before the well was rehabilitated in 14-year-old Scovia's community of Ejinga Taosati last year, she would make several exhausting trips a day to the spring for water.

"My school is located far from home, and whenever I would come back from school, I would go to the spring and make more than two trips while carrying the jerrycan on my head," said Scovia. "This was so tiresome since this water source was located within [the] valley and more hectic, especially when it rains."

When we asked how her life is different now that she has access to the rehabilitated well, Scovia smiled.

"[I] am no longer worried [about] water since I can collect it at any time. [I] am able to finish my domestic work in time and concentrate on my books. And above all, [I] am very happy that this borehole has been repaired because my safety is now guaranteed," said Scovia.

Now that Scovia has ready access to water, her life is different, and she has the time and energy to focus on other priorities.

She continued, "This water point has helped me concentrate more on my studies now than before where I would choose to remain [at] home and help my mother collect water [rather] than going to school. Our school is very far, about 4 km away. I couldn't go to school and at the same time come back home and collect water. I have seen a great improvement in my performance and my parents are very happy with me."

Scovia pumping water at the rehabilitated well.