Eunice Gains Time and Energy to Learn!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Eunice. Since then, she and the Kanyuuni Primary School of 187 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The implemented rainwater tank has made life significantly easier by providing a reliable, safe, and convenient water source that enhances our daily lives and educational experience."

Before the Rain Tank Installation

Like many students in Kenya, 11-year-old Eunice 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.

Students walked to collect water before the rain tank was installed.

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 Eunice, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and attend school regularly.

"We were bringing water to school every day because the water from the previous rainwater tank was not enough for all of us and would quickly dry up after the rains. We could only wash our classrooms once/twice per term due to the lack of water. We were required to pay for the water purchases, and those who failed to do so would be sent home to remind their parents to do so. The water was not safe for drinking because we acquired it from scoop holes and boreholes, which were often contaminated and caused illnesses among us," said Eunice.

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

Students collect water from the 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!"

"I no longer have to carry water from home, and we always [have] enough water in our school. I am now drinking clean water from the rainwater tank that is fresh and does not expose [me] to waterborne infections," said Eunice.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Eunice 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 Eunice 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.

"My academic score has improved because I am always present for my classes, and I come to school early. I no longer waste time scrambling for water during breaks and use that time to study because we have adequate clean water throughout our stay in school. I want to work very hard now that I have clean water so that I can become a doctor and help my community," said Eunice.

"I now spend my free time conducting hygiene chores in school, studying, and irrigating trees," she concluded.

Eunice and her classmate water trees.