Karlyn Dreams of Becoming a Doctor!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Karlyn. Since then, she and the Kakoyi Primary School, with 1,079 students and teachers, have had access to clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Ever since the borehole was installed, I have enjoyed clean and safe water."

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Kenya, 15-year-old Karlyn 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 previous water source.

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 Karlyn, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy.

"Before the project was implemented, accessing water was a major challenge. We used to carry water from home, which was very tiresome. In addition, drawing water from the hand-dug well was not only difficult but it was dangerous," shared Karlyn.

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

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!"

"There are no worries of contracting water-related illnesses since the water source is well protected. I no longer suffer from water-related illnesses, and my life has greatly improved. This has truly changed my life, and I am greatly thankful for the support that made it possible," said Karlyn.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"Since there is no longer time wasted going outside the school compound to fetch water, the recovered time has helped me to concentrate on my studies, which has resulted in improved academic performance," said Karlyn. "Since I don't spend a lot of time fetching water anymore, I use that time to do my revision, and sometimes I play with my friends. That makes me feel happier."

"My dream is to be a doctor, and with the gift of clean water ensuring my well-being, I will have the strength and focus to make that dream a reality," Karlyn shared.