Clean water Kenyan families when Every Drop Counts

Thank you so much for supporting this project with your donation.  We are delighted to bring you a report from from Progamme Officer for Climate and Environment - Beatrice Wambia. Sharing stories from spring protection projecta in Chemorir and Chesoroboi.

Access to clean water is not just a basic human right but a vital necessity for good health,  stability and long-term community resilience. By protecting water springs from pollution and soil erosion, communities have access to a secure and reliable supply of safe, clean water close to their homes. Here, Gladys describes the difference that makes.

Members of the Chemorir community were very happy when a water spring in their area was protected, particularly women, as the burden of walking long distances in search of water squarely lay on their shoulders. When children become sick from taking contaminated water, the women are obligated to carry them to the health facilities which for many is a long distance from where they live. For these women, protecting a spring closer to them will save their time, will improve household hygiene and hence improve the health of the household, family and community at large.

“On behalf of the women of Chemorir  community and the whole community at large  I wish to take this time to say thank you to Brighter Communities Worldwide for protecting Chemorir Spring. This spring is of great help hugely to us women and children. Previously we used to spend a lot of time collecting water as we had to walk for a long distance in search of water. The protected spring has made water collection easier, allowing us more time for household activities, farming and education”.

Not far from Gladys, the Community of Chesoroboi were not left behind, the whole community led by the water Committee chairperson  were very happy when Chesoroboi spring was protected. They were very grateful to have been trained on how to take care of the spring, protect water source, resource mobilization, leadership skills amongst other very important topics to help in sustainability of the spring. Here is what they had to say. “We appreciate being part of spring protection programme. We feel responsible for protecting Chesoroboi water source and have agreed to work together and maintain it for future generations.  Asante sana Brighter Communities Worldwide for the good work you have done to this community.”