Patience Wants to Become a Teacher!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Patience. Since then, she and the Mukhulutsi Community of 202 students and teachers have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I am able to drink water whenever I feel thirsty!"

Before the Rain Tank Installation

Like many students in Kenya, 11-year-old Patience 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 - a small rain tank - was insufficient.

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 Patience, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to concentrate in school.

"We struggled with frequent water shortages, especially during the dry season, making it difficult to have enough drinking water throughout the school day. We had to carry heavy jerrycans of water from home during drought seasons, which was physically exhausting and led to fatigue, making it difficult to concentrate in class," shared Patience.

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

Students watering the school garden.

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!"

"The school has managed to set up a vegetable farm that the pupils use to study and sell some of the produce. The school is now able to conduct hygiene duties in the latrines and classrooms, which has created a conducive learning environment for the learners," said Field Officer Alex Koech.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"I am no longer required to carry water from home. I am able to come to school every day and arrive on time, which has boosted my concentration in class. I am no longer distracted by the stress of where to get clean water to drink; thus, I am getting better grades," said Patience.

"I am now drinking clean water within the school, which prevents exposure to water-related infections like stomachaches," continued Patience.

"When I grow up, I want to be a teacher!"