Ronald Enjoys Peace of Mind!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Ronald. Since then, he and the Mukhuyu Primary School of 767 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I no longer worry about safety when fetching water since the borehole is easily accessible, easy to use and water is safe for consumption too."

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, 12-year-old Ronald is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Students collecting water before their well was installed.

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 Ronald, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to stay healthy and make it to school on time.

"I struggled to concentrate in class because I was constantly exhausted. I was often late to class whenever I was sent to fetch water. Additionally, I frequently felt dehydrated due to the limited availability of drinking water," shared Ronald.

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 Ronald’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!"

"It's reassuring because the water from the borehole is clean and safe to drink. We trust its quality as it is regularly tested. Additionally, we have built a positive relationship with community members by sharing the water, which is enough for everyone," Ronald said.

"One of the greatest benefits of having clean water is that it makes growing and preparing food safer, which improves nutrition. It’s crucial for digestion and other bodily functions. My health has improved greatly since I no longer have stomach problems as a result of consuming dirty water."

"Moreover, access to clean water provides peace of mind and helps reduce stress."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Ronald and the rest of his 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 Ronald 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 dreams.

"I have improved academically since clean water enables productivity. I am able to go to school instead of spending time collecting water or dealing with illness. I get to spend enough time with my fellow classmates now that I have more time. Since I am a member of the agricultural club, I sometimes utilize my leisure time to work on irrigation for my school projects. During my free time, I also read to improve myself," said Ronald.

"When I grow up, I want to work as a doctor to assist the people in my community."