Beatrice Enjoys Fetching Water!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Beatrice. Since then, she and the Emachembe Primary School of 158 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I enjoy fetching water here because the water is clean, and it’s conveniently located within the school compound. We no longer have to leave the school premises to get water, and now we have a scheduled time for fetching it, which makes everything much easier. Clean water gives us peace of mind. We don't stress about getting sick."

Before the Well Installation

Like many students in Kenya, 13-year-old Beatrice is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Students walked to collect water before the well was installed.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in the community suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. Limited accessibility also meant people wasted time collecting sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Beatrice, in particular, it was so challenging that she almost dropped out of school.

"It was exhausting and not something I ever looked forward to. We had to carry water in the morning on our way to school, and during breaks, we were often sent out again to fetch more water for school use. This routine was draining and made me feel so overwhelmed that I even considered dropping out of school."

Since the Well Installation

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

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

"I have improved in my academic performance, I am doing well in my exams, the studies are good for now, [and] I don't have [the] stress of getting water," Beatrice exclaimed.

Beatrice filling the school's handwashing station.

"My health has improved significantly. Before, I had to carry water from home for drinking at school to avoid water-related illnesses. Now, I can drink water anytime from the borehole because it is clean and treated. Since using the borehole water, I haven’t gotten sick from drinking it," she added.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Beatrice 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!

At The Water Project, we value sustainability and want to ensure that people continue to thrive. We commit to monitoring this project 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.

The school has started gardens and planted trees on the school grounds. Students no longer worry about searching for water; their needs are met!

You gave Beatrice a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help fulfill dreams.

"My dream is to become a journalist in the future. I hope I get to be able to address some of the water issues facing our people," Beatrice concluded.