Moses is Healthier with Clean Water!

Your gift last year unlocked Moses's potential for a brighter future. Since then, he and the Masungutsa Primary School's 432 students and staff have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like fetching water here because it's much easier with the pump right on the school grounds. We no longer have to carry water over long distances."

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, 14-year-old Moses is responsible for collecting water to meet his daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Students collect water from their 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 Moses, in particular, it left him exhausted and unable to concentrate at school.

"Getting water was really difficult. I had to wake up early and go to a stream near my home to fetch water before heading to school. It was tiring and made my mornings very stressful, trying to balance getting water and preparing for school. I used to carry both water and books from home every day. It made it really hard for me to concentrate on my studies because I was always tired," said Moses.

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

Moses by the well.

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 no longer get stomach upsets as a result of taking contaminated water. I now use water from one source, the borehole, which is clean and treated," said Moses.

"I want to ensure that everyone has access to good healthcare and to make a positive difference in people's lives," he shared.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"I am striving [to] improve my grades now that I have enough time to be in class. Apart from focusing on my studies, I have time to do practicals in the school garden planting vegetables," Moses said.

Moses watering the school garden.