Accessing Clean Water is Easy for Geter!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Geter. Since then, she and the Silungai community of 400 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Nowadays, getting water from this spring is much easier," said 60-year-old businesswoman Geter Nasambu.

Before the Spring's Protection

"Just the thought of going to collect water from the spring was a big disturbance to me. Long queues at the waterpoint were the norm. Much time was consumed fetching water as the source was open allowing members to scoop thereby wasting time," said Geter.

Before the spring was protected.

Since the Spring Protection

Your generous gift last year was much more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement about your commitment to this community and Geter’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality for her, fostering hope for a brighter future.

"Installation of the pipe and protection of the catchment area has allowed for [the] collection of clean water. One can also go fetch water any time of the day unlike before when one would fear going in the evening for security purposes. This has made me spend more time at my kiosk, leading to an increase in my income," shared Geter.

Reliable and clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic possibilities, allowing people like Geter to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

A year ago, you made a difference for Geter and the rest of her community. This is just the first chapter of their story as access to clean water continues to improve their lives!

"Clean, and safe water is not a challenge anymore. Through [the] implementation of this water source, there has been a great improvement [in] hygiene levels in my household. I have been able to do cleaning more frequently; wash utensils after every meal, do laundry three times a week, and clean my house on a daily basis," said Geter.

Geter takes care of her cows with water from the spring.

At The Water Project, we value sustainability and want to ensure that people continue to thrive. We commit to monitoring this spring to ensure the water is always flowing and safe to consume. We inspect the system hardware, track water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water quality samples to identify risks. We work with our team on the ground to resolve them.