Future Leader Empowered with Clean Water!

Fifteen-year-old Glaydia recalled what life was like in the Shirugu Community before her community's spring was protected last year.

"It is a true testimony that I faced lots of challenges as evidenced by the time wastage when I had to [endure] long queues [while] fetching water at this particular source. The water at this source was infested with waterlilies that were floating on the surface of the water, which led to [the water] turning color from its original color to [a] greenish color," said Glaydia.

Collecting water since the spring protection is now much faster for Glaydia and the other community members in Shirugu.

"I can fetch several containers with enough water [for] home. I can do [my] studies in a clean environment, which enables me to dedicate more time to [the] completion of [my] assignments," continued Glaydia.

Glaydia washes vegetables with water from the spring.

"This water point has really made me reach out to other children in our community, more so those who don't know the importance of doing personal cleaning, teaching them the importance of hygiene. Being one of the leaders in my school, people can see [a] light in me. The availability of water has made me improve on hygiene standards and dedicate more time to my studies," said Glaydia.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Glaydia, allowing her to improve her daily hygiene practices and share her new knowledge with the other children in her community.