Clean Water Allows Elizabeth to Support Her Family!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Elizabeth. Since then, she and the Mutemesi Community of 315 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I no longer worry about water safety because of access to clean water all the time. It's readily available and always clean and exciting to get water here."

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Kenya, 65-year-old farmer Elizabeth Omusebe is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task had been stealing her time and energy, negatively affecting her.

Children collecting water from 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 Elizabeth, in particular, it lessened her chances of staying healthy.

"We used to share water with the animals at the river. The water was always dirty. We suffered from all kinds of water-related diseases. It was difficult to get water during [the] rainy season because the river was full. It was always devastating and difficult," recalled Elizabeth.

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 Elizabeth’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!"

"I have experienced good health, and this has enabled me to work on my farm and get food for my family," said Elizabeth.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"Living with clean water makes one [able] to be healthier and able to add value in the community. This year I was able to work on my farm by myself, not like before, when I used to spend money to hire people because I was sick. I was able to save some cash, which I used to pay [school] fees for my grandchildren," Elizabeth celebrated.

"I desire to have a big vegetable plantation to supply the whole year because I have enough water," she dreamed.