A Year Later: People Enjoy Fetching Water

Last year, we protected Musambai Spring in Isanjiro.

We asked Brandly N., 12, what it was like to collect water before completing the spring protection. "As a child, I encountered many challenges concerning access to clean, safe water. Much [of the] time [I] spent collecting water, [there was] overcrowding of people at the source. The access point was slippery. Some people couldn't find it easy to fetch water," he said.

Since protecting the spring, things have been different for Brandly and others in the community.

Brandly said, "Access [to] water is easier. People enjoy fetching water through [the] pipe, which is safe and faster compared to [the] past. The source is well maintained. Contamination cannot occur. [The] access point is clearer and well protected, which enables everyone to access [it]."

It is easier for Brandly to collect water, so he has also found more time to focus on other important tasks like learning and achieving his academic dreams.

Brandly washing his hands.