A Year Later: "My Dream is Now Coming Through"

Isaac, 14, recalled what life was like in the Lukhokho Community before his community's spring was protected last year.

"Before, to get water was very tiresome and challenging. This is because, during weekends, I used to spend most of the time at the water point to fetch water for domestic use at home. However, I was not able to get time to do my homework, and my teacher used to punish me, which had led me to poor performance," said Isaac.

Collecting water is now much faster and simpler for Isaac and the other community members in Lukhokho.

"Firstly, I want to thank you for constructing this water point. This water point has impacted my life positively because my dream is now coming through. The time wasted is now recovered, which really leads to improvement in my academic performance," Isaac continued.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Isaac, allowing him to concentrate on improving things in his and his family's life.

"My plans or goals were to ensure hygiene and sanitation standards were improved at home, for example, filling the handwashing station around the pit latrines and cleaning the latrines every day. Secondly, cleaning the clothes with clean water, unlike before where the clothes could have stains due to dirty water. Lastly, my academic performance has greatly improved because the time wasted is now recovered, and I use it to concentrate in my assignments. Thank you for ensuring that we are drinking safe, clean water," concluded Isaac.

Isaac at the spring with community member Dorine and TWP staff.

Right now, there are others in neighboring communities that desperately need safe water access. Your support will immediately go to work to provide a clean water project - and we can't wait to introduce you to the next person you'll help.