Masiu Enjoys Fetching Water Now!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Masiu. 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! 

"I like fetching water here because it is very close to my home."

Before the Protected Dug Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, 12-year-old Masiu is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

Containers lined up at 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 Masiu, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to fully engage in school.

"I had to walk several kilometers to fetch water, which took a lot of time and energy, leaving me with less time to focus on schoolwork or play. At the waterpoint, there were often long lines, and sometimes you had to wait for a long time to get water. The amount of water I could collect was often not enough for everyday needs, like washing myself, keeping clean, or helping with farming activities at home," Masiu shared.

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

Community members collect water from the protected dug 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!"

"I am now drinking clean, safe water that prohibits exposure to infections like typhoid, amoeba, or diarrhea. We are able to drink clean water that is not salty," said Masiu.

Sufficient water is as important as clean water. Thanks to this well being installed, Masiu's needs are met!

"We now have sufficient water for drinking and improving our hygiene because this project holds enough water that can sustain us during the drought period."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Masiu 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 Masiu 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.

"My studies have improved because I no longer [spend] most of my time and energy fetching water; rather, I am using my time to do my homework. I use my time to do my homework, study, or help my parents at home with duties like herding our goats," said Masiu.

"When I grow up, I want to be a policeman because I now have time to study and improve my grades."