Kelvin Gains Time to Learn!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Kelvin. Since then, he and the Mwikabaniro Community of 245 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"It is reliable and safe. Knowing that you are consuming water that is clean and safe, free from contamination, is happiness to me."

Before the Spring Protection

Like many children in Kenya, 14-year-old Kelvin is responsible for collecting water to meet his daily water needs. Before last year's water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

The spring before 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 Kelvin, in particular, it lessened his opportunities to stay healthy and excel in school.

"I used to wait in [the] queue for long [times] missing some of my classes. It was also very difficult to collect, which consumed more time. Also, [I would] miss school because of being sick after consuming our water, which was open to contamination," Kelvin said.

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 Kelvin'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 don't fall sick like I used to, and I am able to attend [a] hundred percent of my classes, hence my performance has improved. I read and learn new things and also help my parents with other chores at home," celebrated Kelvin.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Kelvin 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 Kelvin 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 him fulfill his dreams.

"I want to work hard to become a teacher. Now that I have time on my hands, I see it happening," Kelvin exclaimed.