Ann Has Freedom to Fetch Water Anytime!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Ann. Since then, she and the Museywa Primary School of 420 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I do not worry about safety because the water we use is clean. We have used this water for some time now, yet there have been no cases of sickness caused by the water we use," said Ann.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Kenya, 13-year-old Ann is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. This negatively affected her before last year's well installation at her school.

The student's previous water source - an unprotected spring.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. She suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting her daily life and lessening her opportunity to be in class and learn. Her access to sufficient water was also a challenge.

"Before this borehole, we used to get water from a nearby spring that we wouldn't fully rely on because it was mostly for use by [the] community members. The difficulty mostly came in when we had restricted time to fetch water, and the community members were not quite understanding to allow us to fetch water if we found them at the spring," shared Ann.

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

A student collects water from 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!"

"There is freedom to fetch water anytime, unlike when we used to depend on the water from the spring. We have enough time to learn and revise for exams instead of walking long distances to fetch water," said Ann.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Ann 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 Ann 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.

"I hardly get sick ever since we got this borehole. The extra time I get, I use to revise and interact with my classmates. I'd like to be a teacher when I grow up," said Ann.

Students watering the school garden.