"Flow of Freedom: Kali Maya Moktan's Path to Accessible Water"

I am Kali Maya Moktan, a 63-year-old rug weaver supporting three sons and four daughters. Our village boasts three water sources, yet during the dry season, only one remains operational. Consequently, each morning begins at 3 am as we queue up for water. Waiting hours in line is the norm, resulting in a strenuous process to collect just a gallon of water, taking over four hours. By the time we return home around 8 am, the morning chores alone absorb most of our time, leaving little energy for anything beyond cooking, washing, and cleaning. As I grow older, the exhausting and distant trips for water drain my strength.
Thankfully, a water project brought a tap stand to our courtyard, transforming our lives. Now, fetching water takes mere minutes, liberating time for farming and rug weaving to sustain my household. The project also provided us with hygiene training and filters, significantly improving our village’s health. Previously, ailments like diarrhea and sore throats were common, requiring expenses on medicines, and we relied on boiling water for safety.
I am immensely grateful to the organization behind this life-altering project