A Year Later: Quick Water Access Means Less Conflict!

Last year, before Peter Yakhama Spring was protected in Mukhonje, community members found it difficult to access sufficient water efficiently. Impatience at the water point sparked arguments amongst community members, and everyone was anxious for a solution.

Jeremiah M., 13, shared, "[I] used to take a lot of time fetching water at the water point, hence leading to conflict because we used to queue for a long time."

But now that Jeremiah and his fellow community members can easily and quickly collect water from the protected spring, things are different.

"[We have] easy access to the water point. Whereby, [there are] no conflicts since we don't waste time queuing, unlike before. Peace [in the community] has been restored," Jeremiah said.

He continued, "Residing near the water point gives me the opportunity to be helping my parents water their vegetables whenever they are not at home or have gone out, and even when they are home for holidays, so as to improve on their income."