A Year Later: "No more fear when fetching water"

When we first visited Shianda Community, Akhonya Spring was bushy and overgrown, which was not only inconvenient, but posed other potential dangers every time someone came to fetch water.

"Before the completion of the protected spring, the place was bushy and risky because snakes could bite you when drawing water," said Lucy Kharati, a 34-year-old business lady.

But since the spring was protected last year in Shianda, Lucy and other community members no longer have to worry about being bitten by snakes. "The place is now clean, and the bush is cleared. No more fear when fetching water," said Lucy.

"I take [a] short time to fetch water from the spring, which enables me to do other things. It saves time," concluded Lucy.

Now that Lucy has regained her valuable time there is no telling what the future may hold for her.