Brian Gains Time for Learning!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Brian. Since then, he and the Ikoli Community of 210 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"What I like about fetching water here is that the water is clean and safe for consumption and the accessibility has been made [it] easier and there is no falling at all."

Before the Spring Installation

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

Collecting water before the spring protection.

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 Brian, it lessened his opportunity to stay healthy.

"The source was contaminated, and I could become sick frequently because of the surface runoff water, which could carry dirt to the water source. Secondly, the source was slippery and I could get injured so easily," shared Brian.

Since the Spring Installation

Your generous gift last year was much more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement about your commitment to this community and Brian’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!"

"Since this project was completed, I have never complained of stomachache like I used to complain because now, [I] am consuming safe and clean water," said Brian.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Brian and the rest of his 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.

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

"The best thing about living with clean and safe water is that you can't get waterborne illnesses, and living with clean water gives me ample time to study and do my revisions. Academically, [I] have improved since the water point was installed because I have enough time to study and do my revisions, and the time I used to stay at home because I was suffering from waterborne illnesses has now converted to my studies," Brian said.

"My dream for my future is to become a doctor who will help my community members by creating awareness on how to stay safe from waterborne diseases."

Community children at the protected spring.