"Clean water brings peace of mind in a family!"

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Centrine. Since then, she and the Namagara Community of 1,500 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Clean water brings peace of mind in a family. No anticipation of waterborne diseases, especially amongst the children," celebrated Centrine.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many women in Western Kenya, 24-year-old farmer Centrine Mudagi is responsible for collecting water to meet her family's daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

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 Centrine, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy.

"Our biggest problem as a community before this project was access to the water point and congestion at the water point due to the limited quantity of water. Our water could even get contaminated due to the water that used to stagnate at the drawing point," shared Centrine.

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 Centrine’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!"

"Worry is not in my mind when it comes to fetching water. First, it's because I no longer worry about falls and getting hurt; the staircases sorted this. Secondly, it's the water, it's clean. I don't worry about it getting contaminated by the stagnant water at the water point," said Centrine.

"I've been able to save much time. which I've put in working on my farm. Enough time at my farm has enabled me to get much produce that has seen me buy a cow and goats. I believe these animals will provide milk for my family, and I can also sell them to do a much bigger project once they multiply. Clean water has seen to my farming expansion, from plant farming to animal farming. I am super proud of who I am becoming," she continued.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Centrine and 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 system hardware, monitor water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water-quality samples to identify risks. We work with our on-the-ground team to resolve them.

You gave Centrine 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.

"My dream is to join hands with my husband and build a bigger house for our family. With the kind of investment we have started now in animal keeping, I believe we will accomplish this dream," Centrine declared.