Ivone Has Plenty of Time for Study and Play!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Ivone. Since then, she and the Jeblebuk Primary School of 398 students and staff have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Besides being healthier than before, I feel more productive right now. It's like I've received a new lease of life!"

Before the Well Installation

Like many students in Kenya, 13-year-old Ivone is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily needs at school and home. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Students at the previous water source.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many students suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. Limited accessibility also meant they wasted time collecting sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Ivone, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to remain healthy and have the energy she needed to learn.

"There were many challenges, including distance, time wastage, contamination, bad terrain, and unfriendly community members. I often became sick and missed class several times due to illness," said Ivone.

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

Ivone collecting water from 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 haven't been to [the] hospital since this project was handed over to the school. The frequent stomach infections I suffered before are long forgotten, thanks to the clean water available here. I'm delighted because I don't have to miss lessons due to sickness," said Ivone.

Ivone filling a handwashing station.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Ivone and the rest of her school 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 Ivone 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 her fulfill her dreams.

"I have enough time for studies, play with friends, and help with household chores at home. My performance has greatly improved since I have plenty of time to study and participate in group discussions, which makes it easy to understand the content received from my teachers," said Ivone.

"I intend to complete my studies and become a medical doctor. My dream is to own a healthcare facility to be a blessing to my community. Coming from a marginalized community, I'd be one of [the] very few doctors born and raised in my locality," she concluded.