Safe Water Provides Better Health for Sarah!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Sarah. Since then, she and the Khainga Community of 490 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I have no worries at all. Since this waterpoint was completed, the water we consume is now safe and clean. The situation has really improved because the cases of waterborne illnesses are no longer a problem to me, making me proud of this waterpoint."

Before the Spring Protection

Like many women in Kenya, 50-year-old Sarah Khamati 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 spring before protection.

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 Sarah, in particular, it lessened her chances of staying healthy.

"The waterpoint was open to contamination and slippery. Waterborne diseases like typhoid were high during that time, and also [we fell] because of the slippery nature of the spring. Lastly, the source was overcrowded. Getting water before this project was completed was really hectic because of the slippery nature of the spring, especially during the rainy season. The water was cloudy," said Sarah.

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 Sarah’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!"

"What I like most about fetching water from this waterpoint is that the source is now clean, and [I] am able to access safe and clean water. My health has really changed since this project was implemented here; I no longer complain of waterborne illnesses. The best thing about living with clean water is that the cases of waterborne diseases have been dealt with, so I no longer spend my small, hard-earned money [on] medication, and even my family is now safe," said Sarah.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah fulfill her dreams.

"I have a small-scale vegetable farm, and I can testify [that] I have never lacked food in my house. Not only do I feed my family, but I also sell some to my neighbors. This has allowed me to have some small cash to take care of my family, especially the school needs of my children," said Sarah.

Sarah's crops.

"My dream for my future is that I want to be a supplier of kale in and out of season, both in schools and at the market, because [I] am now able to access water which is safe and clean."