Hawanatu Wants to Be a Leader Among Women!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Hawanatu. Since then, she and the Korankoya Community of 168 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Fetching water has become easy since the completion of this waterpoint. As a result of that, I use my time wisely by doing other things that I was unable [to] do when there was insufficient water in the community. I now have sufficient time to study and do my homework on time."

Before the Well Installation

Like many young women in Kenya, 18-year-old Hawanatu 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.

Community member collecting unsafe water before their well 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 Hawanatu, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to pursue an education.

"Fetching water was difficult before this time. There was no waterpoint around the community, and that made me always go [to] the swamp to fetch water that was not safe and pure. The long distance to the water source was also a huge problem before this time," she shared.

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 Hawanatu’s future. By supporting the well, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Hawanatu collecting water.

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!"

"My health condition has extremely changed since the completion of this project. I do not feel any signs of typhoid because I have safe water within the community. My performance has improved since the completion of this well. I now go to school on time and also have time to study, which improves my exam scores," Hawanatu continued.

Hawanatu drinking clean water!

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Hawanatu 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 Hawanatu 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 her dreams.

"As a girl child, I want to be a leader in this country," Hawanatu expressed.

Her passion and dedication, partnered with clean water, means Hawanatu's hope for the future is real, and her goals are achievable!