A Year Later: "The water is always clean."

Eight-year-old Henry shared the challenges he faced when talking about his community's spring before it was protected last year. "The water was dirty and young children like myself were not easily allowed to come for water because we would dirtify it," said Henry.

But since Odongo Spring in Ikoli was protected last year, things have been different for Henry and other community members. He said, "I am happy that I can also be allowed to come for water. The water is always clean and I enjoy drinking."

We asked Henry what is something the water has helped him achieve. He said, "To go to school every day and learn when I am healthy."

Not only does he enjoy drinking the water, but when he is healthy and not ill from drinking dirty water, he can attend school more regularly. And hopefully, more time in school will give Henry a brighter future.

Henry on the spring's stairs.