Nancy's Students Have Clean Water Acess!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Nancy. Since then, she and the Jebrongo Primary School of 409 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Our learners are now cleaner and healthier than ever. They are all eager to shape their futures, without the burden of looking for water hanging over their fragile shoulders. They concentrate more during lessons, and we no longer have to deal with absenteeism cases because waterborne illnesses are not a threat anymore."

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Kenya, 36-year-old teacher Nancy Mwanza and her students are responsible for collecting water to meet their daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole their time and negatively affected them.

Students collecting water from the stream before their well was installed.

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 Nancy, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to dedicate enough time to teaching in the classroom.

"Initially, whenever I was on duty and would send my learners to collect water from the nearby stream, it often resulted in conflict between their parents and [me]. Even though I didn't have much of a choice, this would steal valuable time from the learners, and that is something their parents didn't like at all. Some parents had even threatened to transfer their children to other schools! The quality of the water from the stream was also a major issue because it often caused waterborne illnesses. It was hard to collect water from the stream due to the slippery terrain. The alternative was a seasonal spring that was always overcrowded, leading to wastage of time," said Nancy.

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

Nancy at 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!"

"Everything about this new waterpoint is just amazing!"

"It's easy to collect water, with no chance of getting hurt, and there's absolutely no competition at all. The well-designed pad has made the water point easy to access and very hygienic. It takes less than two minutes to fill a 20-liter jerrican!"

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Nancy and the rest of her school 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 Nancy and her students a crucial tool for achieving their dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that this precious resource, their enthusiasm, and courage, will help fulfill their dreams.

"As I told you last year, I'm the teacher in charge of sanitation, and part of my mandate is to ensure [that] the school premises, as well as the learners, are clean at all times. I'm extremely delighted to report that hygiene standards in the school have improved tremendously. I cannot thank you enough for making this possible!"