Mercyline Worries Less Due to Water Access!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mercyline. Since then, she and the Eshiambale Community of 210 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Clean water brings joy, and as the saying goes, water is life."

Before the Spring Protection

Like many in Kenya, 38-year-old Mercyline is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

A community member collecting water from the spring before its 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 Mercyline, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to collect water when she needed it independently.

"Before the project was built, we used to get sick weekly after drinking water from the source. Fetching water was a problem since the water source was not easily accessible," said Mercyline.

"Getting water was not easy, considering the fact that I have problems with my legs. Walking through the bushes and crossing the terraces was a headache for me. I used to wait for my kids to come back from school so that they could go and fetch water for me, which wasted most [of] their precious time."

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

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!"

"I feel very relaxed when fetching water from the spring now that it's accessible and no more scooping water from the ground using a jug. We only take like ten minutes to and from the spring, which is twice as fast as before the project was built," said Mercyline.

"I no longer worry about the safety of my children and I when fetching water since everything has been made easier. The path leading to the spring is clear with properly built staircases. In addition, we were provided with a chlorine dispenser to make sure that the water is safe in case of any concern."

Mercyline (with a child in her lap) at the spring with other community members.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mercyline 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 her 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.

"The project has helped me. I have had a slight improvement on my vegetable garden, whereby we have tried to extend the portion of the land to add some more seedlings due to easier accessibility of water. I'm hopeful that one day I will be the greatest supplier of vegetables and other farm products, if luck falls on my side, and with the help of the waterpoint that is now accessible," said Mercyline.

Mercyline milks her family's cow.