Sarah is Healthy and Has Time to Study!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Sarah. Since then, she and the Muchemo Community of 175 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The best thing about living with clean water is good health and [a] better quality of life!"

Before the Spring Protection

Like many girls in Kenya, 13-year-old Sarah 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.

A child from the community collecting water from the spring before its 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 Sarah, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy.

"We used to over crowd at the waterpoint, wasting a lot of time waiting [in] the queue for our turn to fetch water. Secondly, the source was open to all kinds of contamination, which used to affect our health. The terrain at the waterpoint was too steep and slippery. We used to fall and get injured," said 13-year-old Sarah.

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

Sarah at the protected spring.

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!"

"The best thing about living with clean water is good health and [a] better quality of life. Having clean water improves general sanitation, [reduces] waterborne diseases, [allows] safer food preparation, and more time for school and family, because people don't have to travel long distances to collect clean water or deal with sickness caused by dirty water," shared Sarah.

The Future is Looking Bright!

Sarah with other community members at the spring.

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

"Since the waterpoint was installed, I have been having better health, which has [improved] my attendance in school, [helps me stay] well hydrated, and improved my concentration in class. I learn more effectively and get good results. Now that fetching water doesn't take long, I study more, finish my homework on time, and even help my siblings with their homework. I have time to rest, play with my friends, and help my family with other chores. I feel less tired and enjoy my childhood as it is supposed to be," said Sarah.

When we asked Sarah about her dreams for the future, she said, "I want to focus on my education, build my career, and support my family without worrying about illness or time lost fetching water. Clean water gives me the chance to stay healthy, study harder, and work towards a brighter, more stable future."