Water Access Makes Time for Class!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Trafalgar. Since then, she and the 163 students of the Bishop Sulumeti Girls Secondary School have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"It is very clean and safe to use. We have also managed to save more time for our classwork." - Trafalgar.

Trafalgar.

Before the Well's Installation

Like many young women in Kenya, 17-year-old Trafalgar 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 making the journey back to school 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 Trafalgar, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to attend class regularly.

"We used to travel for long distances to get water which was not reliable because community members were also fetching from that particular source. We used to experience difficulties because the path towards the waterpoint was difficult to pass through; this made fetching water difficult," Trafalgar shared.

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

Trafalgar (right) at the new 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!"

"My performance has improved since we got this waterpoint because I get enough time to do my revision. The water we use is now accessible to anyone at any time," said Trafalgar.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar 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.

"I spend most [of my] time doing my school work, which has helped improve my academics generally. I'd like to be a doctor," Trafalgar concluded.