Giving Update: Buyangu Community, Osundwa Spring

"Before the project, the water source was an open source with a barrier of rocks which used to make the water accumulate at one point. Water was collected there using smaller containers like jugs or bowls to fill the bigger containers. It was a difficult and tiresome way of getting water. Much time was wasted as a lot of care was being exercised when collecting water so as not to dirty it in the process."

"Now, getting water from this water source is very easy, unlike before implementation. There is no need of carrying smaller containers for filling the bigger ones. Implementation has greatly saved us time."

"Entry and exit from the spring have been eased through the intervention made of staircases. All of these have impacted my life very positively. Also, healthwise, I am okay because I do access safe, clean water at all seasons."

"Protection of this spring has helped me achieve my long-term plans which I had before implementation, though it was more challenging initially because I personally used to waste much of my resources in seeking medication."

Mercy fetches water at the spring while she and other women wear masks and observe physical distancing.

"But one year later, after implementation, I managed to save a little of my money which has helped me in doing development - money which would have previously been spent on medication."

A young boy named Keith poses at the spring while he fetches water.