Karlota's Education Can Now Be Prioritized!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Karlota. Since then, she and the Mwitoti Community of 203 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"It is easy to get to the drawing point, and the waterpoint is no longer too congested, and fetching water has become fast," said Karlota.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many girls in Western Kenya, 13-year-old Karlota 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.

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 Karlota, in particular, it reduced her ability to attend school on time, ultimately affecting the quality of her education.

"I used to stay in line for long [times] because of water, and I got to school late trying to fetch water for school," said Karlota.

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

Karlota at the protected spring!

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!"

Karlota eagerly shared the best part of living with clean, reliable water access. "Being able to access water fast without lining up for [a] long [time]. Going to school early and attending all the classes without worrying."

"My performance has changed for the better, and I will still continue improving," she continued, "I use my time to read and do revisions with my friends. I also help my parents with house chores. The water point is very safe, the stairs make it easy to fetch water, the water point is clean and clear, [and it's] easy to see any dangerous animals."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Karlota 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 Karlota 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 Karlota fulfill her dreams.

"I want to become a doctor. Doctors treat and make people feel better, and I want to do that too," she exclaimed.