Ndanu Gains Time to Study!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Ndanu. Since then, she and the Kanyoeni Community of 350 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I can easily come here and fetch clean water to drink!"

Before the Protected Well Installation

Like many young girls in Kenya, 10-year-old Ndanu is responsible for collecting water with her family to meet their daily water needs. Before last year's water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Before the sand dam and well project, people walked long distances to collect water.

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 Ndanu, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to eat regularly and attend school.

"We suffered a lot from water scarcity, and as a result, we sometimes had to skip meals at home as we waited for my mother to draw water from the scoop hole at Thua River. Getting clean water to drink was a challenge because the available water was mostly contaminated, thanks to the open scoop holes, which exposed us to water-related infections. I sometimes would accompany my mother to the river, which was very far away, and I would return home with leg pain," said Ndanu.

Since the Protected 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 Ndanu'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 are now drinking clean water every day, which keeps us hydrated without exposing us to water-related infections," Ndanu said.

The well provides water even when the river channel appears dry.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Ndanu 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 Ndanu 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 have been doing better because I now use my time studying and working on my class assignments. When I grow up, I would like to be a doctor," said Ndanu.

"I use my time to study and help my mother with light duties at home. We have enough water to conduct hygiene duties at home."

New agricultural projects made possible by the well's water are improving the community.