Giving Update: Kathuli Community

"We used to get water from river scoop holes along this river, the water was not always clean and sometimes it had a color and a bad smell, at other times mum would walk to the Earth dam to fetch water using donkeys, it is far, and only my elder brother would help her since it was far for the other young ones and me. It was not always easy getting enough water for all the needs at home," said 13-year-old Kitonga K.

"Getting water has been made easier for the many children of this village because the project is located close to our homesteads. I only walk to the well with a 10-liter container and fetch several times while mum is engaged in other activities. Now I can take a daily shower and also keep most of my clothes clean because I can get enough water for such activities."

Kitonga

"This water point has made me be fully included in the water fetching process because it is near. Initially, it was only mum and my elder siblings involved because of the long distances. The availability of enough clean water helps me maintain high hygiene and sanitation levels while also appreciating the importance of having a clean water supply all year round from the facility."