Veronica is Happy to be Healthy!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Veronica. Since then, she and the Gamoi Primary School of 511 students and teachers have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Since this waterpoint was constructed here, we hardly go out to the river. It has made fetching water very easy and takes very little time."

Before the Rain Tank Installation

Like many in Kenya, 11-year-old Veronica 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.

The previous water source.

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 Veronica, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy.

"Last year, there was very little water available in school. We had to go get water from the stream outside school. [It] was not a pleasant experience. The road was rocky and steep, and when we got there, sometimes we would find many people, and [that] meant that we had to wait for a long time," shared Veronica.

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 Veronica’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 have had good health for a while since we drink water from the tank. I have not fallen ill, and that feels good. Living with clean water helps us to stay healthy and avoid illnesses, which keeps us away from hospitals," Veronica said.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"I am doing better in class as we were able to catch up with the syllabus and revise for our exams in good time. We used to miss our afternoon classes, but now we are able to have full-day classes consistently because we no longer have to leave class or school," Veronica said.

With more time in class, Veronica has dreams for the future. When we asked her about those, she said, "I would like to be a science teacher, a doctor, or a scientist."