Alfred Dreams of Becoming a Pilot!

Your gift last year unlocked Alfred's potential for a brighter future. Since then, he and the Mukisangula Primary School's 345 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I never have to worry about safety when fetching water because we are provided with clean and safe water in school."

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, 13-year-old Alfred 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 at 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 Alfred, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to stay in class.

"We had to walk long distances to fetch water. This made us miss classes since it took alot of time away from our classes and studying. We didn't have enough water to drink, wash our hands, or keep the latrines and classrooms clean. This challenge affected our concentration in school and it affected our overall academic performance," said Alfred.

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 Alfred’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!"

Alfred collecting water.

"I like that the water is near and, therefore, easily accessible. I no longer travel long distances to fetch water, and I get enough extra time to focus on my academics and spend more time with my friends in school. I never have to worry about safety when fetching water because we are provided with clean and safe water in school. The situation has changed because I am no longer required to walk long distances to fetch water for use," shared Alfred.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Alfred and the rest of his school 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 Alfred 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.

"My performance has drastically improved, and this makes me happy. I am able to concentrate in class without worrying about going to fetch water at a spring, which is far [away]. I use my time to revise and finish [the] teacher's assignments. I interact with my friends in class and prepare well for my classes by reading ahead of the teacher and revising what I've been taught," said Alfred.

"I aspire to finish and succeed in my education, so that I can be a pilot."

Students watering the school garden.