A Year Later: "No hassles, no inconveniences!"

Before we protected the spring in Shikokhwe last year, collecting water was a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating task. And once they had the water, it often made community members sick.

"We used to use jugs and bowls to scoop water from the pool that we had created here," explained Imelda Nashimiyu, a 39-year-old farmer and businesswoman from the community whose smiling face has decorated the top of this project page for the last year. "It was not good, as the water would get dirty if not scooped well."

Now, water-fetching is no longer the most dreaded part of everyone's day.

"Right now, it's a breeze," Imelda continued. "No hassles, no inconveniences, and no bowls or jugs. It has eased life in this community. It has saved us time and money. We spend [a] shorter time [fetching water] and have yet to receive any news of illnesses arising from consuming water from this water point."

With no illnesses and more time on their hands, Shikokhwe's people are now better able to provide for their households and spend time enjoying life.

Community members with our field officer at the spring.