Ernest Can Achieve His Goals!

Your gift unlocked Ernest's potential for a brighter future last year. Since then, he and the Bulupi Community of 350 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact!

"Clean water unlocks good health and access to basic sanitation. With [the] availability of clean water, the environment around us is very conducive," Ernest shared.

Before the Spring's Protection

Before the protection of the spring last year, 60-year-old Ernest Andika felt the pressure of his community's water crisis. Striving to collect water stole his time and safety.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. The spring's 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 and sometimes preventing them from earning a livable income. This negatively impacted their ability to care for their families. Ernest, in particular, struggled with contaminated water.

"The spring was unprotected and open for contamination before we tried to protect it ourselves. The spring was dirty due to [the] presence of [a] sugarcane plantation. Children chewed sugarcane and threw the dirt into the spring," he shared.

The spring before we protected it.

Since the Spring's Protection

Your generous gift last year was much more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement about your commitment to this community and Ernest's future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality for him, fostering hope for a brighter future.

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

"This water point is very clean, serving us with very clean water. The spring is safe, and accessibility is well-established through the establishment of stairs. I really love seeing my grandchildren carrying clean water from this water [point] we made with your support," said Ernest.

"After construction, the spring was installed with [a] chlorine dispenser. This affirmed my faith in access to clean and safe water. My health has really improved, motivating me to do well in my cattle-rearing farming," Ernest continued.

Ernest caring for his livestock.

The Future is Looking Bright!
You made a difference for Ernest and the rest of his community a year ago. This is just the first chapter of their story as access to clean water continues to improve their lives!

He has already started making progress toward his goals! "Clean water unlocks good health and access to basic sanitation. With the availability of clean water, the environment around us is very conducive. I have really concentrated on my farming business. [I] am able to rear dairy cattle that provide milk for domestic consumption and sale. The number of animals has significantly increased, boosting my income. The cattle have also provided me with sufficient manure from [their] remains and waste," concluded Ernest.

At The Water Project, we value sustainability and want to ensure that people 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.