Centrine is Healthy and Dreaming of the Future!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Centrine Mukasa. Since then, she and the Kalenda Community of 140 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I couldn't be more healthier! This waterpoint has been a blessing for me and my family this past year. I haven't been taken ill for as long as I can remember. I'm now able to save some money and use it for other family needs instead of buying [medications]."

Before the Spring Protection

Like many women in Kenya, 29-year-old Centrine Mukasa is responsible for collecting water to meet her family's 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 Centrine, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy.

"Frequent throat and stomach infections were the order of the day, not just for me but every member of my family. I now believe my family will save money that would otherwise have gone towards purchasing [medication]," said Centrine.

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 Centrine’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!"

"We now have a chlorine dispenser, meaning I get to enjoy safe and clean drinking water," said Centrine.

"I don't get sick anymore. I'm cleaner and healthier than before. Initially, I couldn't even drink the recommended daily amount of water due to the fear of contracting waterborne illnesses. Today, I drink as much as I want!"

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Centrine 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 Centrine 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 since planted a kitchen garden which helps my family and me to enjoy fresh vegetables all year round, without worrying about the dry season. I intend to expand it so as to sell the surplus to generate income for my family," concluded Centrine.