Cecelia's Students Lead an Easier Life!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Cecelia. Since then, she and the 465 students and staff of Daisy Special School have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"My students are living an easy life and having an easy time here. The struggle for water ended after [the] installation of this water pump. You can imagine some of [the] students stay around this borehole pumping water for irrigating [the] kitchen garden, kitchen use, and cleaning." - Cecelia Nabangi

Before the Well's Installation

Like many teachers in Kenya, 32-year-old Cecelia Nabangi felt the burden of collecting water to meet her and her student’s daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, that task stole her time and negatively affected her student's educational experience.

Students waiting to collect water before the well was installed.

Limited water availability meant people wasted time trying to collect sufficient water to meet their needs. Due to their level of water need, they suffered incredibly high water bills and relied on several sources. This sapped their physical and emotional energy creating roadblocks. For Cecelia, in particular, it negatively impacted her ability to care for her student's physical and educational needs.

"We used to have high water bill payments due to [the] demand of water in the school. The sources within [the] school like rainwater harvesting tanks, and municipal water were not enough to meet our demand. This facility hosts students who are both physically and mentally challenged. We require a lot of water for sanitation and hygiene. In their condition water is very necessary, not just for cleaning but also for consumption and other activities like cooking. The rainwater harvesting tanks ran dry when there was no rain. The municipal water was only supplied twice a week," shared Cecelia.

Since the Well's 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 Cecelia’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality for her and her students, fostering hope for a brighter future.

"The water point is strategically located to provide water easily and safely. The environment is very clean, [and] the water itself is very clean. We trust this water more than any other water point around the school. The Water Project has provided [a] toll-free number to call for repairs. The team always responds within 24 hours and we are very glad about that," Cecelia shared.

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

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Cecelia and the rest of her students. 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 Cecelia 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 her become the best teacher she can be.

"We are currently building a new classroom just behind the resource center. We are using this water point for that work. We are also considering upgrading this waterpoint by installing [the] submersible pump. We want to make our children's lives easier by making water reach their dorms and latrines," Cecelia shared.

Cecelia pumping water for a student.