Travis Has Time to Study and Play with Friends!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Travis. Since then, he and the Emusala Primary School of 847 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Clean water reduces the chances of getting waterborne diseases, which are costly to treat. Living a healthy life is a dream come true. I study and play without having to worry about the water related problems. "

Before the Well Installation

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

Students running to collect water off campus before the 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 Travis, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to focus on his education.

"I could not concentrate well in class because having insufficient water meant going for long distances to search for water, which was not only risky, but [a] tiresome experience. We had to cross [a] busy road and risk being hit by cars and motorcycles," Travis 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 Travis’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!"

"The water is clean and safe for consumption," he remarked. "Filling a jerrycan takes less time and is readily available within the school compound anytime it is needed. Because of access to clean and safe water, I no longer experience stomachaches like before."

"I have been doing quite well in my studies because water is enough, and no more time [is] wasted," he exclaimed.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Travis and the rest of his school 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 Travis a crucial tool for achieving his dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, his enthusiasm and courage will help Travis fulfill his dreams.

"I want to be a doctor, so that I can attend to sick people and enlighten them about [the] importance of having clean water," Travis concluded.

Travis refills the handwashing station with clean water.