Trizzer's Daily Life is Healthier and Easier!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Trizzer. Since then, she and the students and teachers of St. Mary's Shihome Girls Secondary School, comprising 304 students, have had access to clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Since the waterpoint was installed, my schoolwork has improved because I spend less time fetching water and have more time to study and focus in class."

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Kenya, 17-year-old Trizzer 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 walk to collect water from their 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 Trizzer, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay in class.

"Before this project, getting water was hard because we had to walk far to a nearby spring or go to another school, and sometimes there wasn’t enough water from the rain harvesting tank," Trizzer 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 Trizzer’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!"

Life has changed for Trizzer since her well was installed! She shared, "I like fetching water here because the borehole is close, so we don’t have to walk far, and it is easy to get clean water."

Not only is her day-to-day easier, but her health is much improved!

"Since the project started, my health has improved because we now have clean water to drink and wash our hands, so we get sick less often."

With clean water access, the school has been able ot expand its programs as well!

Trizzer, Teacher Lovina Ngala, and a classmate in the school's garden.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

An admirable dream she has indeed! "My dream for the future is to work hard in school, finish my education, and become someone who can help my family and community. I want to make a good difference in people’s lives," Trizzer exclaimed.