A Year Later: Water is Flowing!

Daniel Gisiga, a 28-year-old farmer and treasurer of the water user committee, recalled what life was like in the Ikoli Community before his community’s spring was protected last year.

“The water source was muddy, and you could easily slide. Water was also infested with green algae, making it difficult to fetch water,” said Daniel.

Collecting water is now much simpler and safer for Daniel and the other community members in Ikoli.

“Water is now clean. Those who used to fetch drinking water in the farthest streams are no longer going far,” continued Daniel.

The spring has made a real difference for Daniel. With readily accessible water and saved collection time, he has been able to care for his farm year-round, increasing his livelihood and give time and attention to improving his living conditions.

"I do irrigation on my farm during [the] dry season. I also built a new house recently using water from this source," Daniel concluded.

Daniel collecting clean water.