Water at School Allows Time to Learn!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Cynthia. Since then, she and the Shisango Primary School of 543 students have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The borehole is very close to our classroom and staffroom. It has clean water."

Before the Well Installation

Like many young people in Kenya, 12-year-old Cynthia is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily needs. This task stole her time before last year’s water intervention and negatively affected her.

A student collects water from the previous water source - a community spring.

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 Cynthia, hauling water stole her time and energy.

"It was [a] bit hard. We used to cross the road with yellow jerricans going to a spring. We crowded there, and the spring was in a bad condition. We used to step in the stagnant water to fetch water from the discharge pipe," said Cynthia.

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

Cynthia splashes clean water.

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!"

"We no longer worry about water because we have it just near our classes. The water is safe and very clean," said Cynthia.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Cynthia and the rest of her 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 her 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.

"It (clean water) makes our stay in school good. I have continued to pass my assessments and excel in my coursework. I want to be a pilot when I grow up," Cynthia concluded.