Clean Water Gives Alice Hope for the Future!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Alice. Since then, she and the Shivikwa Primary School of 467 students and staff have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"There is no more struggle to get water like it used to be before. I just pump water, and within a very short time, my jerrycan is full."

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, 11-year-old Alice is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task consumed her time and had a negative impact on her.

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 Alice, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and stay in school.

"I used to get sick frequently due to consuming unsafe water. My parents had to use all their hard-earned money to take me to the hospital, hence [we] remained with nothing to buy food. Getting water was tiresome and overwhelming because fetching water using a rope was risky, as one could fall inside the well," shared Alice.

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 Alice’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!"

"I no longer worry about safety when fetching water because the situation has changed for the better. The new waterpoint does not pose any risk compared to the dug well, which had a wide opening, and students could easily fall inside while fetching water," said Alice.

"I no longer get sick like I used to before, relieving my parents [of] the burden of costly medication. Clean water enhances peace of mind. I don't have to worry about contracting waterborne diseases, thus enabling me [to] concentrate in class, leading to improvement in my school performance," Alice continued.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"I have been doing well academically because there is no time wasted queuing for water at the well like before. Also, I have been in school throughout the entire school calendar due to continued good health as a result of consuming clean water," Alice said.

"I want to work hard and ensure that my dream of becoming a teacher one day comes to pass," she exclaimed.