Giving Update: Bukhaywa Community, Ashikhanga Spring

"Before the project, we truly had a big challenge in getting safe, clean water."

"We used to draw water which was open to all contaminations ranging from bird dropping to animals which drank directly from the spring. Accessing the water itself was also another issue for there was no good terrain mud was all over. It was risky for children because they could fall in any time they got to the spring during the rainy season, thus no parent was allowed to send their kids to fetch water."

"We are grateful for the project because we can access water easily any time and any hour of the day. Staircases were put in which enable us to access water easily without any fear of falling down."

"My life has been impacted positively in such a way that I have been able to save time and money. I can easily get to the spring within a few minutes, get water, then embark on other jobs which help me earn income."

Melissa at the spring with a young girl named Anastacia.

"They say time is money, thus having plans and goals which do not have a timeline is like having an invalid dream. As an individual, I had plans of having a business which initially I could not settle due to having so much time spent on putting my house in order. This means that beginning in the morning, if you start your day late then you may not achieve more."

"The water point has helped me achieve my goals for when I get up early, I begin with water which gives me peace to do other house chores, and thus do my business. I am grateful indeed."

Anastacia was all smiles while fetching water.