A Year Free of Illness for Mary Lauren!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mary Lauren. Since then, she and the Mwikholo Community of 380 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Access to clean water means good health, and that is the best thing that can happen to anyone!" said Mary Lauren.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many in Kenya, 9-year-old Mary Lauren is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

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 Mary Lauren, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and have the time and energy for other things, like attending school and playing with her friends.

"It was hectic, very hectic... I mean, the sight of the long queue drained my knees of all the energy in them. I felt weak most of the time and suffered occasional numbness at the mere imagination of the hours to spend at the waterpoint," shared Mary Lauren.

The spring before protection.

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

Mary Lauren at the protected spring.

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!"

"A lot has changed ever since the waterpoint project was implemented. I spend less time nowadays, giving me enough time to play with my age mates and complete my school assignments on good time," said Mary Lauren.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mary Lauren 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 Mary Lauren 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 fulfill dreams.

"My personal hygiene practices have experienced [a] great change from dental hygiene, handwashing practices, environmental hygiene, and personal hygiene. The trainings are still fresh in my mind like they were done just the other day. Talking of health issues, I have experienced [a] great transformation in my health. From the day the project was implemented, stomachaches ceased, and so did doctor consultations. The last year has been a pill-free year, and [I] am so glad," said Mary Lauren.

Mary Lauren watering the garden.