Water Enables Mr. Mwengi to Nurture a Tree Farm!

Your gift last year unlocked Musuki's potential for a brighter future. Since then, he and the Ngutho Community of 300 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"This waterpoint is very close to my home and I no longer get tired fetching water like it was before this project was completed."

Before the Sand Dam Installation

76-year-old Musuki Mwengi is responsible for collecting water to meet his daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Community members collect water from the previous, overcrowded 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 Mr. Mwengi, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to complete his daily tasks because he spent so much time collecting water.

"We only depended on the salty borehole water, which was not suitable for drinking or cooking, and we had to walk several kilometers to draw water from this point, leaving us with little time and energy to focus on other activities at home," said Mr. Mwengi.

Since the Sand Dam 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 Musuki. 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!"

"We are drinking fresh and safe water, unlike before when we depended on saline water from the borehole. It only takes less than 30 minutes to draw water here and return home, unlike before when we could spend several hours drawing water from the distant borehole," shared Mr. Mwengi.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"We have nurtured a tree nursery, and we usually share the seedlings among the members before the rainy season. The water from this project enables us to irrigate these trees. Some of the members also constructed their homes easily because water is nearby. I am planning to plant vegetables and more fruit trees on my farm because we have enough water for irrigation. I will be selling the produce to fellow community members and getting an income to support my family," concluded Mr. Mwengi.