Time saved means income-generation for Metrine!

Metrine Muhadia, a 38-year-old farmer, recalled what life was like in the Makhwabuye Community before her community’s spring was protected last March.

"We had improvised collection of water using banana stalks, which contaminated the water further. This water used to cause waterborne diseases like typhoid, diarrhea, and stomachache," Metrine shared candidly.

Collecting water is now much better for Metrine and the other community members in the Makhwabuye Community.

"A 20-liter jerrican is filled with water from the installed water point in less than 30 seconds. There are no more fights at the spring, and [the] quality time saved while drawing water is invested in income-generating activities," she continued on.

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Metrine, allowing her the opportunity to enhance her family's economic situation and health.

"Access to clean and safe water has minimized water-related illnesses, which in return has reduced hospital bills. This has promoted economic development in our community since money that was used in hospital bills will be channeled to income-generating activities," Metrine concluded.