Life Feels Happier and Easier for John!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for John. Since then, he and the Kisirani Community of 290 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like that the water is so close now, and I don’t have to walk for hours to get it."

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, 7-year-old John shares the family responsibility of collecting water to meet their daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Community members waited to collect water from the previous faraway 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 John, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to attend school regularly and enjoy his childhood.

"Last year, getting water was very hard. We had to walk for hours to the borehole, and sometimes the water would run out before it was our turn. I got tired quickly and had back pain from carrying water. Sometimes, I missed school because of how much time fetching water took," said John.

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

The well.

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!"

"It’s clean and safe, so I don’t worry about getting sick anymore. Fetching water is faster because there are no long queues like before. I feel happy when I go because I know I’ll get enough water for my family without struggling. It’s not as tiring, and I even have time to play afterward," said John.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for John and the rest of his 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 John a crucial tool for achieving his dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, his enthusiasm and courage will help fulfill dreams.

"The best thing is that we don’t have to walk far anymore, and the water is safe to drink. My family and I don’t get sick like we used to, and I feel healthier and stronger. I like that we don’t have to wake up so early or wait in long lines. Life feels easier and happier now."

"I’ve been doing much better in school. I have more time to study because fetching water doesn’t take so long. I’m also not as tired in class, so I can concentrate better. I know that if I keep working hard, I can reach my dream."

"I want to be a priest when I grow up. I want to help people in my community and teach them about God. Having clean water has made my life better, and I believe it will help me focus on my studies and achieve my dream."

John helps water crops.