Water Gives Venessa Time to Study!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Venessa. Since then, she and the 528 Shivembe Primary School students and staff have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The best thing is that we are no longer prone to waterborne ailments because we are taking clean water," said Venessa.

Before the Well Installation

Like many children in Kenya, fourteen-year-old Venessa is responsible for collecting water to meet her and her family’s daily water needs. Before the water intervention last year, that task stole her time and negatively affected her health and ability to get a good education.

The previous water source.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks and sometimes preventing them from being able to learn.

"Getting water was very hard because the water was far from the school. We wasted a lot of time that could have been utilized for studies. The bad terrain made us feel so fatigued; hence we could not concentrate well in class. It was very hard because we used to carry containers used for carrying water from the river to school, and when you forgot [you were] sent back thus wasting a lot of time," said Venessa.

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

Reliable and clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic possibilities, allowing people like Venessa to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

"I haven't felt sick because, currently the water fetched from the waterpoint is clean and safe water unlike before," said Venessa.

Venessa filling the school drinking station.

"Since fetching water now doesn't take [as] much time as it used to before drilling was done in school, I utilize my time doing revision on what we learned previously. I have improved in academic performance because I do have enough time for revision because [the] waterpoint is within the school compound. Moreover, when I am dehydrated I will go and get water from the waterpoint," Venessa continued.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"My dream is to become a teacher because teaching helps me a lot. I wish in [the] future to impart knowledge to those other kids who are growing," said Venessa.

Venessa pumping water.