A Year Later: "The goodness of clean water"

Cynthia W., 17, recalled what life was like in Kivai Kimwatho before her community’s well was implemented last year.

"Before the construction of this project, life was very hard. It was a risk for us to camp at the scoop holes or even wake up there at the dawn when there was less security. I did not like being sent to the river because it posed danger to my life as a girl," said Cynthia.

But life is much safer for Cynthia and the other community members in Kivai Kimwatho now.

“Now, I enjoy fetching water from this shallow well point. I am very happy about this project and the source has made me realize the goodness of having clean water near us," said Cynthia.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Cynthia, even in her hygiene and sanitation practices.

"I use the water to improve on our hygiene and sanitation at home," Cynthia said. "When I grow up, I plan to cultivate my own farm using water from this project to improve my life. I plan to plant kale and tomatoes for sale."

Thank you for helping Cynthia access clean water and giving her hope for a more promising future.

Right now, there are others just like Cynthia in neighboring communities that desperately need safe water access. Your support will immediately go to work to provide a clean water project - and we can’t wait to introduce you to the next person you’ll help.

Cynthia pumps water at the well.