Elline is Healthy, Thanks to Clean Water!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Elline. Since then, she and the other 360 Luther Primary School students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I am doing well in class and I have also improved. I have not gotten sick from this water," shared Elline.

Before the Well's Installation

Like many children in Kenya, eleven-year-old Elline is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before the well was installed last year, that task stole her time and negatively affected her health.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in her school suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. The well's limited accessibility also meant people wasted time trying to collect sufficient water. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks.

The previous water source.

"When it was [the] dry season we had to go far to the stream to get water," shared Elline.

Since the Well's Installation

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

Elline at the new well.

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

"We always wash our hands with soap and water. We clean our classrooms almost every day. We were taught how to do general cleaning from head to toe and also out [in the] environment," Elline continued.

"The best thing is that it is easy to access.

When I need water, it is just here!"

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Elline and the rest of her school. 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 Elline 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.

When asked what she hoped to pursue in the future, she said,

"I want to be a doctor, so that I can make sure people are safe."

Elline.