Mary Dreams of Being a Champion for Others!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mary. Since then, she and the Kaptieni Primary School of 443 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Since this project was completed, I have not experienced any sickness related to water, and this has [given me] a chance of not missing school," Mary.

Mary at the well with her teacher.

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Kenya, 12-year-old Mary 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.

The previous 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 Mary, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to focus on her education.

"Water collected outside [school] was not enough [or] safe for use. I could get tired of carrying water from home to school. The school activities could not be achieved on time [or] up to standard because of lack of enough water," Mary continued.

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

Mary collecting clean water!

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!"

"Access to clean water is easily available, [and there is] not much time-wasting or overcrowding at the waterpoint. I have done tremendously well in my weak subjects, such as mathematics and science, which I used to fail. This has been done through the help of a teacher in [a] group discussion which we normally attend," she shared.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mary 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 Mary 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 would like to be a teacher who can champion other people life's and bring changes to the community," Mary concluded.

Mary is filled with hope for the future.