Giving Update: Jivovoli Community, Gideon Asonga Spring

Gideon Asonga spring users in Jivovoli have seen a decrease in the number of sick people since last year when the spring was protected since drinking dirty water has become a thing of the past. This change has been seen across all users of Gideon Asonga Spring. The availability of clean water has changed the way the community members perceive this water source in a positive light, instead of one of need yet dissatisfaction.

Samuel Wangwa and his wife, Gladys Wangwa, are among those in Jivovoli who depend on Gideon Asonga spring for their daily water needs. Samuel remarked how their family has felt these impacts directly.

"The biggest change would be the reduced visits to the hospital due to the availability of clean water in the area. The number has really dropped, and [sometimes] you would hear people comment how about a year ago this water source was the source of their illness."

"Most of the challenges we experienced were solved by the protection of the spring and the availability of the chlorine dispenser. Clean water was what we needed, and here it is."

Mrs. Gladys Wangwa fetches water

Even 8-year-old Natasha Lung'aso knows the difference in her water from this year to last.

"There are no more insects in the water. [The] water is clean and it does not make us sick anymore," she said.

Field Officer Ian Nakitare with Samuel and Natasha