A Year Later: Young and Old Enjoying Water Access!

Farmer Lorna Kageha, 56, recalled what life was like in the Mukavakava Community before her community's spring was protected last year.

"It was challenging for us to fetch water for this spring. This is because the spring is found in a valley inside the forest. During rainy seasons, our contaminants were being swept to the water point, which makes the water unsafe for drinking," said Lorna.

But collecting water is much easier for Lorna and the other community members in Mukavakava Community now.

"Protection of this water point has impacted both young and old people in this community. Personally, clean water from this spring has impacted my life positively. Firstly, my skin has changed. I used to have rashes because of taking [a] bath with dirty water, but nowadays, my skin has changed," said Lorna.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Lorna, allowing her to improve her personal hygiene practices.

"My plans or goals were to ensure that I improved in personal hygiene practices, which has come through. Reliable and clean water has helped me take [a] bath at least twice a day, unlike before where I had to take [a] bath only twice a week with [the] water," concluded Lorna.

Lorna collecting water.

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.