Oliver Dreams of a Good Education!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Oliver. Since then, he and the Elwakana Community of 203 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The best thing about living with clean water is that I use it to drink without fear of getting water-related diseases," said Oliver.

Before the Spring Protection

Like many children in Kenya, 13-year-old Oliver is responsible for collecting water to meet his family's daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

The unprotected spring.

Drinking the water had severe consequences. Many in his community suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems and affected their daily lives. Limited accessibility also meant people wasted time collecting sufficient water to meet their needs. Oliver, in particular, could not stay healthy, which lessened his opportunity to obtain a good education.

"The spring had dirty water, and [I] could not fetch water in the afternoon, so it forced me to fetch water in the morning because water is at least clean," said Oliver.

Since the Spring Protection

Your generous gift last year was much more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement about your commitment to this community and Oliver’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Oliver pours water at the protected spring.

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!"

"My health has changed; l rarely get water-related illnesses, and I concentrate fully in school. The best thing about living with clean water is that l use it [and] drink without fear of getting water-related diseases. I can now concentrate in school without getting disruptions of water-related illnesses which used to make me weak, and thus [I] could not be fully in school," said Oliver.

"l do not worry about safety while fetching water. Right now, the spring area is clean and clear. I get easy access to the spring by use of the stairs. Also, l fetch clean water [at] the pipe, and it takes me little time to fill my jerrican. l bathe with it, and also, we use it for cooking at home."

"I use my time helping my mother during the weekend to sell her products in the market. l use it to do my personal reading at home and also play with my fellow children after school."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Oliver 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 Oliver 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 dream is to perform well in school, make my parents proud, and get to a good quality high school [education]," declared Oliver.

Oliver.