Eunice Gains Time to Study and Play!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Eunice. Since then, she and the Muthungue Community of 250 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"This water point is very close to my home, and I easily fetch water here," said Eunice.

Before the Well Installation

Like many young girls in Southeast Kenya, 12-year-old Eunice is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

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 study regularly.

"Getting water in the past was an exacting affair because I had to walk several kilometers to go and draw water. I would spend most of my time after school, during holidays, and weekends fetching water for use at home," shared Eunice.

Eunice at the well.

"The water acquired from scoop holes in Katse River was very contaminated because animals would excrete there," Eunice said.

Since the Well 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.

The well.

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 want to ensure that I am always clean because we now have enough water nearby. Clean water ensures I am not exposed to 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.

"After fetching water for use at home from this well, I still get time to study because this water point is nearby. My studies have now improved. I use my time to help my parents at home, study, or play with friends," said Eunice.

Other community members collect water from the well for their tree nursery.