Jesca's Freedom from Waterborne Illnesses!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Jesca. Since then, she and the Mwikholo Community of 160 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"After the implementation [and] completion of the project, I now take safe and clean water, which has reduced incidences of waterborne diseases among community members," said Jesca.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many women in Kenya, 60-year-old Jesca James 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 spring before protection.

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 Jesca, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to improve the yield of her farm.

"It was hard to get water from the spring before the completion of the water project because the place was slippery and muddy. In most cases, it was overcrowded because of the higher number of community members coming to draw water from the spring," said Jesca.

Since the Spring Protection

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

Jesca.

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!"

"After completion of the project, it is now easy to access the waterpoint. We have stairs which we use to access the waterpoint conveniently. If there is an issue with the waterpoint, our water user committee has the phone numbers of the field officers, which we communicate with to report any incidences," said Jesca.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"The best thing about living with clean water is freedom from waterborne diseases, which translates into a better life. No more medication because of taking contaminated water. Also, the water has helped me on my farm during dry seasons to carry out irrigation. I do not worry about safety when fetching water because the place is clear, clean, and more convenient to draw water," said Jesca.

"My dream for [the] future is to take care of [the] protected spring so that my grandchildren can take the clean and safe water for posterity," Jesca concluded.

Jesca collects water with other community members at the protected spring.