Charity No Longer Carries Water—She Carries Hope

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Charity. Since then, she and the Musola Primary School of 141 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The best thing is that I no longer worry about getting sick from dirty water. It saves time, and I can focus on learning and enjoy school more."

Before the Rain Tank Installation

Like many girls in Kenya, 12-year-old Charity is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Students carrying water to school, before their new rainwater tank 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. Charity, in particular, felt the weight of the water crisis every day.

"We did not have enough water in our school, and we had to carry water to school every morning. Sometimes the school would purchase water, but our parents had to pay for it. We would fetch water at scoop holes and carry it in mostly open 5-liter or 3-liter jerrycans, which often led to water-related infections. The available plastic rainwater tank could quickly dry up after the rainy season, which contributed to [a] lack of water in the school," Charity said.

Since the Rain Tank 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 Charity’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Charity (left) collecting clean water from the new rain tank with a classmate.

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!"

"Now, I like that water is close. I don’t have to carry heavy containers from home anymore. I can fetch clean water quickly, and I still have energy left to study and play," Charity shared.

"I don’t fall sick like before. I used to get stomachaches and miss school, but now I drink clean water and wash my hands, and I feel healthier," she continued.

With clean, accessible water, Charity can focus on school easily!

"I have improved a lot. I attend school every day, and I don’t feel too tired to concentrate. I answer questions in class and even help my friends who struggle."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Charity 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.

You gave Charity 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.

"I dream of becoming a lecturer. I want to teach students at the university and help my community learn and grow. I believe water helped bring me closer to this dream," Charity finished.

Charity and friends at the rain tank.