Edith has Energy to Learn!

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

"The best thing about living with clean water is that you don't fall sick because of consuming dirty water. Your life is made easier through living a healthy life," said Edith.

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Kenya, 12-year-old Edith 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 collect water from the previous 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 Edith, it meant she was often sick and missed class.

"Before this waterpoint was installed, we used to be sick more often. Most of the time, I could suffer from stomachache issues, diarrhea, and headaches because of the water we were taking," Edith said.

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

Edith 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!"

"The best thing about living with clean water is that you don't fall sick because of consuming dirty water. Your life is made easier through living a healthy life," said Edith.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Edith 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!

Students at the school enjoy clean water.

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 Edith 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.

"Since this waterpoint was installed, my grades have greatly improved because I have enough time to study. I attend remedial classes on time. [I] am now alert in class, and no important point passes me; this has made my performance in class to be better than before. I use my time to study more; where I didn't understand while the teachers were teaching, I use my free time to consult [with] teachers. I also use my breaks to rest and play with my classmates," Edith said.

"My dream is to be a nurse when I finish my studies. Being a nurse will help me enlighten my community about the importance of living a healthy life. I will be able to earn money, which will help me take care of my parents," Edith concluded.

Edith.