A Year Later: "The Spring Protection has Brought Peace . . ."

Joel M., 10, recalled what life was like in the Shing'odo Community before his community's spring was protected last year.

"The place was not appealing because it [was] a little muddy. The birds ate fruits and dropped off the remains, making the water dirty. The accessibility was poor because there were no stairs," said Joel.

However, collecting safe water is much easier for Joel and the other community members in the Shing'odo Community now that the spring has been protected.

"The spring protection has brought peace amongst us because people used to crowd here and even scramble over water. The protection has brought order, and we use little time to fetch water. I feel good even coming to fetch water because the environment is clean," said Joel.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Joel and his whole community, allowing for more peace and time to work on other important things.

"The spring has helped me to manage my time well. It has also helped me improve hygiene and sanitation," concluded Joel.

Joel and another child collect water at the spring.

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