Wycliffe has Water within His Reach!

Your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for 17-year-old Wycliffe. Since February 2023, he has had clean, reliable water. Thank you for making a difference!

Before the Spring's Protection

Before the spring protection last year, collecting water was time-consuming and tedious. Only one person at a time could scoop up water while treacherously balancing on often wet and slippery rocks.

Wycliffe recalled what it was like for him.

"I wasted my precious time at the spring because I had to queue for a long period of time. It was not easy because I used to [put] my container deep into the water, which took time before the next person would get water," he said.

The spring before it was protected.

Since the Spring's Protection

Reliable and clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic possibilities, allowing people like Wycliffe to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

"Nowadays, I like fetching water because there is a discharge pipe that has made drawing water very easy, and time is also saved at the water point. Since all contamination routes were blocked, we no longer suffer from waterborne diseases, and we can now do other development activities instead of spending a lot of money on medication," Wycliffe said.

"Since the spring is well protected, [I] am not worried at all. Before protection, I was forced to step in the water, and at [that] time, the water was not clean, but now there is no water standing in the drawing point," he continued.

Wycliffe fills the handwashing station at his home.

"Since we have water within our reach, [I] am able to clean out [our] latrine on [a] daily basis, and this has helped change the face of our compound," he shared.

Wycliffe's Future is Looking Bright!

You made a difference for Wycliffe 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 like Wycliffe continue to thrive. We commit to monitoring this spring 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 Wycliffe a crucial tool for achieving his dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can expect that this precious resource will help him fulfill his dreams.

Wycliffe studying.

"Having clean water within my reach has made everything enjoyable because I do not strain in any way. I have seen a great change in my academic performance. Nowadays, I have enough time to do my studies compared to when the spring was not protected. I spend most of my time doing revision and helping my parents at home. [I] am planning to start a tree nursery, where I will get seeds for different types of trees and sell [them] to community members. [I] am sure I will succeed because I have enough water."

- Wycliffe