Water Makes it Easier for Joshua to Care for His Family!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Joshua. Since then, he and the Alufu Community of 630 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like fetching water here because the spring is nearby, the water is clean, and it is easy to get."

Before the Spring Installation

Like many individuals in Kenya, 56-year-old farmer Joshua Aluga is responsible for collecting water to meet his daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task consumed his time and had a negative impact on him and his family.

The spring before protection.

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 Joshua, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to grow his farm.

"Last year, we had problems getting water because the spring we used was in a bad state, contaminated, and the water flow had reduced due to diversion. Sometimes there was not enough safe water for everyone," shared Joshua.

Since the Spring 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 Joshua’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!"

"Since the project started, my health has improved because we now have clean water to drink and use at home. I can cook, wash, and keep my family healthy without worrying about getting sick from dirty [water]," Joshua reported.

"Having clean water makes life easier and safer," Joshua exclaimed.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Joshua and the rest of his 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 Joshua 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 Joshua fulfill his dreams.

"In the past year, having reliable water has helped us in many ways. We have been able to take care of our farms and do construction work . The water has made these projects much easier and more successful," said Joshua.

"I hope to grow my farm, support my children in school, and build a better home. With clean water nearby, it is easier because we have more time and better health to work and plan for the future," he continued.

"My dream is to improve my life and my family’s life by starting a small business and farming. Having access to clean water makes it easier because I spend less time fetching water and can focus on my work and goals," Joshua said.