Judith is Healthy and Happy!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Judith. Since then, she and the Isongo Community of 245 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"We have been able to safeguard resources and focus on [the] economic growth of our community. This has only been made possible by the availability of clean, safe, and reliable water within our community," Judith said.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many women in Kenya, 36-year-old Judith Nandwa is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

The spring before it was protected.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in her 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 Judith, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to pursue her livelihood.

"Before this project was built last year, [we had] waterborne diseases such as typhoid before the project was implemented. I used to go through a variety of challenges. I spent most of my time seeking medication from different health facilities," shared Judith.

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

Judith at the spring now.

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!"

"Fetching water from this water point has become easy, as compared to before, because of the staircase. [Also,] the pressure at which the water comes through the discharge pipe, at about 20 seconds to fill a 20-liter container, therefore eliminating the queues that were earlier on witnessed," she said.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"My health condition has changed completely since I don't visit the health facility frequently seeking medication [for] certain health problems related to water unlike before. In return, I have not only saved my time on other things but also my resources. My dream in the future is to initiate agricultural projects, to utilize this available water," Judith concluded.

Judith with her livestock.