Edwin Dreams of Becoming a Doctor!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Edwin. Since then, he and the Muyala Community of 240 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"What I like about fetching water here is that the water is clean and safe, and there is easy access."

Before the Spring Protection

Like many children in Kenya, 15-year-old Edwin is responsible for collecting water to meet daily needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

The spring before protection.

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 Edwin, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to stay healthy.

"I used to get sick [with] typhoid all the time. And this affected my studies because I used to miss school a lot. My body was weak, and I couldn't do anything for myself," said Edwin.

"It was annoying, especially when it rained. I would think twice before going to fetch water. I used to carry dirty water back home, and at the same time, my clothes were very dirty because of falling while accessing the spring."

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

Community member Roselyne collects water from 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!"

"Since this project was implemented, my health has really improved because I rarely get sick, and the cases of waterborne diseases are no longer there. The best thing about living with clean water is that you can take water freely without having any worries [about] getting sick," said Edwin.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Edwin and the rest of his 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 Edwin a crucial tool for achieving his dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, his enthusiasm and courage will help fulfill dreams.

"Since the waterpoint was installed, I have improved in my academics and my performance is really encouraging because I have more time to study and not queue to fetch water," said Edwin.

"When I grow up, I would like to be [a] doctor. And because we now have clean water, I am sure in [the] future I will become a medical doctor, and I will be able to educate my community more about health."

Edwin at the spring.