Patience is Healthy and Chasing Her Goals

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Patience. Since then, she and the Rosterman Primary School, with 504 students and teachers, have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Fetching water from this borehole is now faster and easier. I no longer have to go outside the school to get water, which used to take away my time for studying or playing," shared Patience.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Western Kenya, 13-year-old Patience is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

The previous water source.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in the school 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 Patience, it lessened her opportunity to focus on her education or have fun with her friends.

"Fetching water from the unprotected spring was never enjoyable. It took a lot of time, and it was very tedious," said Patience.

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

Patience.

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 hygiene practices have improved over the past year. We now have handwashing stations equipped with water, which makes it much easier to observe proper handwashing. From the training, I remember [that] keeping our hands clean is essential, as dirty hands can lead to a lot of illnesses," said Patience.

"The stomach aches and diarrhea I frequently experienced are now gone, and I believe this is due to access to clean and safe drinking water. My hygiene has also significantly improved," she continued.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Patience and her school. 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 system hardware, monitor water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water-quality samples to identify risks. We work with our on-the-ground team to resolve them.

You gave Patience 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 Patience fulfill her dreams.

"My future dreams include working hard in school, achieving good grades, and eventually becoming a teacher. I also aspire to be a better person in my community," Patience concluded.