Giving Update: Kivani Community C

Kivani community members are enjoying the sand dam and well constructed a year ago, mostly because of the water supply that is available. The water is clean and fresh for drinking and cooking. The water project was open for use by all the area community members.

"At my age having this project is a blessing because I can relax in my house and also fetch water for my small projects around the compound unlike when the project was not there," said Gideon Mutie.

"I have used the water to improve my diet by planting kale, spinach, and arrowroot on my farm Life is tenfold better."

Most group members have stated that their hygiene and sanitation standards have improved immensely since the training that they received as a part of the water project. The members shower daily, their latrines are cleaned frequently and they wash their hands with soap. Water treatment is now an assimilated habit because they are now knowledgeable on cost-effective methods such as boiling.

"The well has had water throughout the year and has been beneficial to all the community members. It takes less than 30 minutes to fetch the water. The best part about the project is that the water was available at any time of the day, with no boundaries," Mr. Mutie said.

The water has been flowing throughout the year which has helped them in reducing their cost of living and improving their living standards.

"The water project has really improved my life. Due to the availability of water, I planted vegetables at my vegetable garden and sold them to other community members," said Robert Kioka.

"My grandchildren enjoy fetching water after school and they are now practicing personal hygiene such as washing clothes because the water is readily available."