Sandra Worries Less about Water!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Sandra. Since then, she and the Ebubole UPC Primary School of 1,000 students and staff have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like this water because it's clean and reliable."

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Kenya, 10-year-old Sandra is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. This task stole her time before last year’s water intervention and negatively affected her.

Students at their previous insufficient water source.

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 Sandra, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to attend school consistently.

"It was cumbersome and stressful to carry water and books from home, which made me late for school every day," said Sandra.

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

Sandra pumping water at the well.

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!"

"My health has changed because I no longer drink dirty water from unknown sources," she shared.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Sandra 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.

Children working on school garden plantings.

You gave Sandra 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.

"My hygiene has changed due to sufficient and reliable water. Clean water leads to good health and [a] clean environment," Sandra said.

"I have improved because I concentrate on my studies instead of worrying about water problems. I use my time to study and also participate in games and sports. I don't worry about safety when fetching because it's within the school compound. My dream is to study hard and become a doctor in [the] future."