Mercy is Healthy, Thanks to Clean Water!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mercy. Since then, she and the Kisungula Primary School of 290 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"My grades have improved because we are studying in clean classrooms that enable a conducive learning environment. I come to school early with enough energy to improve my grades because I am not burdened with carrying water from home. The rampant stomachaches caused by contaminated water have reduced, and I attend school every day," Mercy said.

Before the Tank's Installation

Like many girls in Kenya, 12-year-old Mercy 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.

Students waiting in line to collect water from their old rainwater tank.

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 difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Mercy, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to attend school daily.

"Bringing water to school daily was an extremely grueling task because I do not live close to the school and had to carry my books on my back and a jerrycan of water in my hand. I would arrive [at] school too tired to listen to the teacher or focus on classwork. I would get so thirsty and had to drink the salty water from the borehole," she said.

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

Mercy (right) and another student at the new rainwater tank.

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!"

"I am glad that I can easily drink water from this source anytime when I am in school and I do not have to carry water from home. We are also able to wash our classrooms, utensils, and latrines. My health has improved because I drink water whenever I am thirsty and the water is clean," shared Mercy.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mercy and the rest of her school. 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 Mercy 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.

"When I grow up, I want to be a pilot and the presence of this tank in our school will create a conducive space to get better grades."

-Mercy.

Mercy.