Clean Water Access Allows Rose to Attend School!

Rose, 12, recalled what life was like in the Mugai Community before her community's spring was protected last year.

"The place was muddy and dirty. Leaves from the nearby trees used to cover the water, making it too dirty, but because we did not have other waterpoints nearby, we just took the water as it was," Rose shared.

Rose and the other community members in the Mugai Community now have much cleaner water. Gone are the days of fetching muddy water contaminated by animals and lugging heavy water containers where safety was a concern.

"Now our water is clean and safe for drinking with easy accessibility. The surrounding [area] is also well maintained and fenced to prevent animals from destroying the spring," she continued.

Rose excitedly collects clean water!

Having ready access to water from the spring has made a difference for Rose. She no longer worries about getting sick from contaminated water. Time that used to be spent healing from illness is now put to good use!

"Having clean water has helped me be healthy and attend school daily [unlike] before. Also, I now have enough time to play with my friends after helping my grandparents fetch water," Rose concluded.

Clean water access has given Rose the time and health to be a child. She can play, help with her family's needs, and attend school regularly, all thanks to you!

Rose (center) with her friends at the protected spring.