Clean Water Provides Brilliant Time for Reading!

June, 2024

A year ago, your generous donation helped the Shihome Primary School in Kenya access clean water – creating a life-changing moment for Brilliant. Thank you!

Clean Water Provides Brilliant Time for Reading!


Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Brilliant. Since then, she and the 1,251 students of Shihome Primary School have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I have no worries anymore," said Brilliant.

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, 13-year-old Brilliant is responsible for collecting water to meet her and her family’s daily water needs. That task stole her time and negatively affected her learning ability before last year’s water intervention.

Limited accessibility to clean water meant students wasted much of their time trying to collect sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. This negatively impacted their ability to learn.

Students collect water from their previous water source.

"Carrying water from home to school together with books was a little bit hectic. Crossing [the] road full of tractors was dangerous. It [was] tedious because the spring was far from the school," shared Brilliant.

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 community and Brilliant’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality for her, fostering hope for a brighter future.

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

"I enjoy reading and having no stress. We are always sure there is clean water for drinking, washing, cleaning, and cooking. It gives me peace of mind to concentrate in class," shared Brilliant.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Brilliant and the rest of her school 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 Brilliant 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 fulfill her dreams.

"I love reading and reciting poems. I have sufficient time to read and practice. [I] am doing well and hope this term I will top the class once again," concluded Brilliant.



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