Rose Enjoys Good Health, Peace of Mind and Hope for the Future!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Rose Nzoka. Since then, she and the Kamunyu Community of 300 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like that the water point is very close to my home now. It only takes a few minutes to fetch water, and the water is clean and safe," said Rose.

Before the Sand Dam Installation

Like many in Kenya, 73-year-old Rose Nzoka 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.

Community members collected water from scoop holes before the sand dam installation.

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 Rose, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and make daily progress.

"Before we implemented this project, water was our biggest struggle. During the long droughts, the scoop hole and the dug well would dry up or have very little water. This led to long queues at the water points, while others had to wake up very early in the morning. We had to walk many kilometers just to find some. The water was open and easily contaminated by human and livestock activities, and many of us fell sick with stomach problems and other infections. Treatment was expensive, especially for farmers like us with very small incomes. Life was very hard," Rose said.

Since the Sand Dam 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 Rose’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!"
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The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Rose 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 her 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 continue to help her make progress in her health and well-being.

"The best thing is good health. Clean water has taken away the fear of sickness. It has also brought comfort and dignity to our homes. I can wash, cook, clean, and water my plants without struggling. It has made life peaceful," Rose declared.

"I have accomplished a lot. I have been able to grow trees and vegetables at home because I can now water them easily. As a group, we are still making soap for our own use and for sale. We are also planning to start making bricks to sell to the community now that we have enough water for mixing soil. These projects were impossible before. Water has opened many opportunities," she explained.

"My dream is to continue farming, planting more trees, and supporting my group as we start our brick-making business. I want to be strong and able to provide for myself in my old age. Having water close by makes all these dreams much easier. I can work without feeling tired from long walks, and I have time and strength for my projects," Rose declared.