Mr. Shikwe and His Students Can Focus on Learning!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Enock Shikwe. Since then, he and the Mang'uliro School, which has 692 students and staff, have had access to clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Clean water has impacted my life positively. I have never been affected by water-related illnesses since this project was implemented."

Before the Well Installation

Like many teachers in Kenya, 47-year-old Enock Shikwe was responsible for supervising the collection of water to meet the school's daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task consumed his and his students' time and had a negative impact on them.

The old 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 Mr. Shikwe, in particular, it lessened his ability to stay healthy.

"It was so challenging to get water before this project was implemented. Since [I] am [a] teacher of hygiene and sanitation in this institution, I had to accompany the students to fetch water [at] a faraway protected spring for both drinking and domestic use in school," reported Mr. Shikwe.

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 Mr. Shikwe'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!"

"Within some seconds, I have access to safe, clean water, unlike before, [when] we had to move out of the school compound to fetch water. Clean water has impacted my life positively. I have never been affected by water-related illnesses since this project was implemented," Mr. Shikwe celebrated.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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