Nduni's Health is Improved!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Nduni Muthui. Since then, she and the Tondora Community have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like that fetching water here is so much easier and faster. The water is clean and safe to drink, so I don’t have to worry about getting sick."

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Kenya, 59-year-old Nduni Muthui 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.

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 Nduni, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and make progress on her farm.

The previous water source.

"Water was scarce in our community, and we had to walk several kilometers to [the] Iguini River to draw water from scoop holes, which would reduce in quantity or recharge slowly during the drought period. The water from the scoop holes was easily contaminated by livestock excrete and animal activity, which led to water-related infections like stomachaches, typhoid, and amoeba," shared Ms. Muthui.

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 Nduni’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!"

"The waterpoint is much closer to my home, and there are no long queues, which saves me a lot of time. It feels so good to have water readily available without all the struggles we had before," Ms. Muthui added.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Nduni 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 Nduni Muthui 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 health has improved a lot since the project was completed. I no longer get frequent stomachaches, typhoid, or amoeba because the water is clean and safe. I feel stronger and more energized, and I spend less money on medicine or going to the hospital. The clean water has made such a big difference in my life," she concluded.