Hadija is Healthy and Happy!

April, 2025

Hadija is Healthy and Happy!


Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Hadija. Since then, she and the Namatala Girls Secondary School of 188 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Since the borehole was installed, I have not fallen ill [from] the water and I have not missed school because of an illness."

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Kenya, 17-year-old Hadija is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. This task stole her time before last year’s water intervention and negatively affected her.

Students carrying 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 Hadija, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and attend school regularly.

"Before this borehole, we used to make many trips to the spring, which is used by the community as well, to get water for use here in school. It was on a steep slope and a bit far, so we used to get tired and it took us a lot of time. The school well barely had any water most of the time," shared Hadija.

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

Students collect 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!"

"Fetching water here is easy and does not need you to go far or make too many trips. The water is clean throughout, unlike the spring, which sometimes would get dirty. I do not worry about it because we have water all day long, and it is near where it is needed for use. It tastes like normal water and not too [many] treatment chemicals or [a] sandy taste like the spring water sometimes," said Hadija.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Hadija 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 Hadija 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 her dreams.

"Living with clean water is good because you do not have to worry about getting sick or needing to treat your water all the time. It helps in keeping a clean body, clothes, and environment," said Hadija.

"Since the borehole was installed, I have not fallen ill [from] the water and I have not missed school because of an illness. I have been doing better in my studies. I have improved in some subjects like math and English."

With less time battling waterborne illnesses, Hadija has more time in school and dreams about the future!

"I would like to be a lawyer. I want to be able to advocate for people's pleas and get them justice in things they may seem to have no power over."

Hadija collecting water.



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