Easier Access to Clean Water for Mitchel!

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

"I believe the good health we are having is courtesy to access to clean and safe water," shared 12-year-old Mitchel.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many children in Kenya, young Mitchel is responsible for collecting water to meet her and her family’s daily water needs. Before last year's water intervention, that task stole her time and negatively affected her health.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in her community suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. The spring's limited accessibility also meant people wasted time trying to collect sufficient water to meet their needs and risked their safety each time they collected water.

Mitchel found the journey to collect water difficult and tedious, sapping her physical and emotional energy.

"The slope to the spring was steep and slippery. The spring was risky to access due to [the] presence of holes, where people used to do gold mining activities. We used bowls and jerricans to draw water while stepping on stones," said Mitchel.

Since the Spring Protection

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

Mitchel (center) with friends at the spring.

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

"During construction, the slope was made [a] gradual slope and easy to climb. The mining activities were stopped and I feel the quality of water has changed," said Mitchel.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mitchel 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 Mitchel 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.

"Time and energy used to get water is less compared to before protection. This waterpoint has helped me to improve sanitation at home," concluded Mitchel.

Children with TWP staff at the spring.