Abigail Dreams of Becoming a Surgeon!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Abigail. Since then, she and the Makhwabuye Community of 130 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like to fetch water here because the water is clean, it does not smell, and it flows better than the way it was before it was protected."

Before the Spring Protection

Like many girls in Kenya, 16-year-old Abigail 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 spring before protection.

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 Abigail, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy so she could attend school.

"The water here had a bad smell, and it was not easy to use. Sometimes, the water would be so little, and we had to wait for each other to fetch. We would take a lot of time here to fetch. In the rainy season, it was worse because the water was always dirty," recalled Abigail.

Since the Spring 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 Abigail’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!"

"It is easy to use. We don't have to treat it or boil it to use [it] and it does not make you sick. Since the waterpoint was protected, I have not gotten ill from taking this water. Before, it used to make my stomach upset, I would [have] diarhea all the time, but since [the] protection, I can say I have not been sick," celebrated Abigail.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Abigail 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 Abigail 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 Abigail fulfill her dreams.

"Now that I don't spend a lot of time here, I am able to finish up my chores that require water in good time and go on to do other things. I do not worry when fetching water. Every time I have come to get water, I have found it clean and without issues," said Abigail.

Abigail hopes to be a surgeon one day. With access to clean water, she now has the opportunity to focus on her studies and work towards her dream.

"I am doing well academically. I have performed well in my examinations, and I hope to keep doing better!" Abigail declared.