Mercy Worries Less

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mercy. Since then, she and the 280 residents of Fubuye Community have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Fetching water is no longer an activity filled with worry. Instead, it has been replaced with fun and enjoyment," declared Mercy.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many girls in Western Kenya, 11-year-old Mercy 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.

The spring before protection.

Drinking water from the previous water source 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. For Mercy, it meant she had difficulty attending school because she was busy collecting water and often felt unwell.

"It was time-consuming and hard. There would be extremely little (water), especially during the dry season. The water point was dirty and dangerous for children like me," recalled Mercy when we asked her what she remembered about the water point before its protection.

Since the Spring Protection

Your generous gift last year was more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement of your commitment to this community and to Mercy’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

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

"I love the cleanliness of our new water point. The water is plentiful, thus filling my container so fast. I don't waste time," said Mercy.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mercy and 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 system hardware, monitor water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water-quality samples to identify risks. We work with our on-the-ground team to resolve them.

You gave Mercy a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can be confident that, with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help her fulfill her dreams.

"Availability of clean water both in school and at home has had an impact on my academics in a positive way. Peace of mind, both at school and at home, has enabled me to concentrate on my studies, and this has yielded good results in my termly exams. My grades have tremendously improved," said Mercy.

"I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. I want to defend the less fortunate in our society with legal matters," she bravely shared.