Lucy Dreams of Being a Doctor!

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

"We always feel good and happy. We drink water directly from the spring without treating it," said Lucy.

Before the Spring's Protection

Like many in Kenya, 16-year-old Lucy is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year's water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Before the spring protection.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in her 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 arduous journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Lucy, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy enough to attend school regularly.

"The long queues were challenging; accessibility was difficult due to backflow, stormwater running all over, and [the] environment becoming swampy. It was difficult because the collection area was heavily flooded. The water levels reached knee height, making it difficult for small children to fetch water. The other problem was how the environment was slippery," shared Lucy.

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

Lucy.

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 challenge of water accessibility, safety, and quality was well addressed. [I] am not worried anymore," said Lucy.

"We wash utensils and clothes and do cleaning on time. I have enough time to do my assignments and play."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Lucy and the rest of her/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 Lucy 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] am doing well. Last term, I exceeded expectations, and I [will] continue to put in more effort to achieve higher grades. I would like to be a doctor and help my country in the health sector," concluded Lucy.

Lucy shows crops that have been possible with water.