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Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya
Help Fund a School to Access Clean Water in Kenya

Project Report | Mar 26, 2025
Give clean water

By Maisie Mayne | Fundraising intern

To our supporters,

Can you imagine not having clean water to drink or wash your hands with? That's a tough situation that many people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America face. Sometimes it's hard for people in rural areas to get water to their homes, and even when they do, it might not be clean enough to drink. This can make people sick, and it's especially hard for kids trying to learn in school or people needing help at healthcare centers if they don't have clean water either.

This project has a really clever idea: collecting rainwater! Rainwater can be a safe and reliable way to get drinking water. Think of it like catching nature's own water supply!

To make this work, the project wants to:

Install Rainwater Tanks:
These are like big containers to collect the rainwater when it falls.
Put in Filters: These special systems clean the rainwater so it's safe to drink.
Teach People: They'll also teach the local communities how to use the systems and why it's important to stay clean and healthy.
Without these things, it's hard for communities to collect and use rainwater properly, especially when there are dry times with no rain.

Why This is a Great Idea: Helping Now and in the Future!

This project has already been helping communities since 2011, which is amazing! By setting up these rainwater systems, they're making a big difference in the long run because it means:

Safe Drinking Water: People will have water that won't make them sick.
Better Health: When people have clean water, they can wash their hands and stay healthier.
Sustainability: Rainwater is a natural resource, so this project is a way to use what nature gives us! It's like a green way to get water.
Empowering Communities: By teaching people how to use and look after these systems, they can have access to clean water for many years to come.
You Can Be Part of the Solution!

They have a big goal to bring safe drinking water to even more communities, and they need donations to make it happen. Every little bit of help can go towards getting those rainwater tanks and filters to the people who need them most.

Let's Support Clean Water for Everyone!

It's really inspiring to see people working hard to make sure everyone has something as important as clean water. By supporting this project, you can help make a real difference in the lives of people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America!

Thank you!

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Dec 3, 2024
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By Brian | Kenya Lead

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Organization Information

Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Location: London - United Kingdom
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Project Leader:
Tyrone Bennett
London , London United Kingdom

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