Sauma Has Time for Friends and School!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Sauma. Since then, she and the Jeptulu Primary School of 1,071 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Fetching water here is very easy and near to the school compound. This makes me not get tired and saves time for my studies."

Before the Well Installation

Like many students in Kenya, 11-year-old Sauma 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.

Students waiting in line to collect water before their well was installed.

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 Sauma, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and attend school regularly.

"[The] water collected was unsafe for drinking, causing someone to suffer from coughing problems. At some point, one could not attend classes [because they were] looking for water, which was far from school," she shared.

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

Sauma at the 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 not worrying about fetching water; our safety has been granted. I no longer fear going to collect water, which comes through the pipe," she shared.

"Time practice is the key to my life. Having enough time, I usually spend much of [my] time doing studies, group discussions, or attending sports activities like playing football," she added.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"My dream is to work hard in school and be a policeman."