Nya’s Journey
Where did Nya have to go every day to collect water?
The pond
What was being built in Nya’s village?
A well
Who told Nya to take her little sister with her?
Her mother
What was the first thing the workers did when they arrived?
Talked to the village chief
What did the well provide for the village?
Clean water
How many times a day did Nya walk to get water?
Twice
Who was able to go to school after the well was built?
All children, including girls
What was Nya’s younger sister’s name?
Akeer
What did the villagers use to break rocks into gravel?
Hammers
How did Nya’s daily routine change after the well was built?
No more long walks for water
What happened to Nya’s foot on her way to get water?
Stepped on a thorn
What did the workers need to install to make the well work properly?
Pipes and a pump
How old was Nya’s little sister Akeer?
Five years old
What did the workers do after drilling the well to make the foundation strong?
Poured cement
What was built after the well was completed?
A school
What did Nya use to carry water from the pond?
Plastic container
What tool was used to dig deep for water?
A drill
Who did the visitors in the jeep talk to first when they arrived?
The village chief
What happened when the workers drilled deep enough?
Water sprayed into the air
How far was the nearest school before the well was built?
Half a day’s walk
How many months of the year did Nya have to fetch water every day?
Seven months
What did Nya's father and the other men do after the well was built?
Cleared land for a school
What was Nya’s brother’s name?
Dep
How long did it take before the villagers could drink the well water?
Several days
What did Nya’s father say they were building near the well?
A school