Esther Feels Stronger and More Active in Class!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Esther. Since then, she and the Katse Primary School of 323 students and teachers have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like that the water here is clean and safe to drink. It is also very easy to fetch because the tank is inside our school. I don’t have to walk far or wait in long lines anymore," said Esther.

Before the Rainwater Harvest Tank Installation

Like many in Kenya, 13-year-old Esther 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 collected water from a scoop hole before their tank was installed.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in the school suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. Limited accessibility also meant students wasted time collecting sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Esther, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and stay in school.

"Last year, we had a very hard time because there was not enough water at school. I had to carry water from home every day, and sometimes my container was not very clean. I would feel tired before lessons even started. The water we got from the scoop hole was also not clean because we shared the water with livestock, and I often got sick with stomach upsets. Sometimes we did not even have drinking water in school, and it was difficult to concentrate in class," Esther recalled.

Since the Rainwater Harvest Tank 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 Esther’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Esther at her school's rain tank.

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!"

"My health has gotten much better. I no longer get stomach infections like before because we are drinking clean water. I also don’t miss school because of sickness, so I feel stronger and more active in class," Esther said.

Esther's strength has increased her resolve!

"I have been doing much better. Since I don’t carry water from home or fall sick often, I come to school early and pay more attention in class. I can now focus on my studies, and my performance has improved," she said.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Esther 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 Esther a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can eagerly expect that, with this precious resource, Esther's enthusiasm and courage will help her fulfill her dreams.

"I dream of becoming a doctor in the future. I want to help people who are sick, especially children in my community, so they can grow up healthy," she continued.