- Community Development ·
Providing Clean Water in Kenya
Funding Boreholes, well-points and filter systems to deliver safe water to rural schools, health clinics and communities
- Africa and Asia
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Project Summary
Project Challenge
Project Solution
Impact
Reports
Project Summary
Water is a vital and scarce resource all over the world, however, rural communities are particularly at risk as they still have no access or limited access to clean drinking water. This project implements and enhances rainwater harvesting and sanitation facilities, capacity and infrastructure, whilst ensuring the best basic hygiene and sanitation practices. Be part of the solution!
Project Challenge
Access to clean water is still a serious issue for rural communities. It is estimated that around 884 million people around the world do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. With this project, we are implementing community rainwater harvesting systems that provide safe clean water to the community with your support.
Due to the location of these communities, it is often difficult for them to get access to water in their homes, leading to poor personal hygiene, and the water they do get they are unable to filter for drinking as the infrastructure in the areas is inadequate. Due to the lack of clean and safe drinking water people get sick and sanitation practices become low on the locals’ list of priorities.
Project Solution
Rainwater collection is a safe & reliable way to source drinking water. However, without the right collection materials, filtration systems it’s not possible currently for communities to collect and use rainwater. Villagers and communities without additional resources become vulnerable to limited access to water during the dry season. This project aims to fund the installations of rainwater tanks, filtering systems and create awareness for the local community to access more water supplies that are safe to drink.
Impact
Since 2011, we have been dramatically increasing the overall water capacity in several villages. The long-term impact will be ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for communities whilst creating awareness so that communities can continue to have access for years to come. This project also makes it possible for people to have good basic hygiene practices and reduce illness. As we are harvesting rainwater this project is 100% sustainable and using natural resources.
Reports
Project Report | Mar 18, 2026
Kenya School Updates
By Brian M | Head Teacher
There is a specific sound that has been filling the air in our project communities lately, and it’s one of my favorite things in the world: the rhythmic “clink-clink-clink” of tools and the sudden, joyful splash of clean water hitting a bucket for the first time.
Because of your incredible support, that sound is becoming the new soundtrack for so many families in Kenya. We’ve been spending a lot of time in the informal settlements of Mombasa lately, and the energy there is just buzzing. If you can imagine the sheer stress of waking up every day wondering if you’ll have enough water to cook or wash, you can imagine the pure relief washing over these neighborhoods as our rainwater harvesting systems click into gear.
One of the best parts of these last few months hasn’t just been the tanks and the pipes it’s been the people. We’ve been working side-by-side with local teams, getting our hands dirty and mapping out the best rooftops to catch every single drop of rain. There’s such a sense of pride when a community realizes they don’t have to wait for a solution anymore; they are the ones building it, maintaining it, and owning it.
And the schools! Oh, the schools are a different world now. I wish you could see the kids showing up to class with their water bottles full and their smiles even wider. We used to see so many empty desks because children were either too sick from dirty water or too busy walking miles to find a well. Now, they’re staying in class, playing at recess, and just being kids. You haven’t just given them a drink; you’ve given them back their childhood and their education.
Every time we visit a new well-point, the conversations have changed. Neighbors aren’t worrying about the cost of a jerrycan anymore—they’re talking about their gardens and their small businesses. Clean water has become the spark that’s lighting up everything else.
None of this happens without you. You are the reason these taps are turning and these stories are changing. Thank you for being such a huge, vital part of this family and for believing that everyone deserves the dignity of clean water. We are so excited to keep this ripple moving with you!
With so much gratitude and a very big “Asante Sana,”
________________________________________________________________
Project Report: Nov 17, 2025
We’re off to a great start
By Brian | Head Teacher
Morning to all our lovely supporters around the world!
Brian here from Kenya, Access to water continues to bring smiles and hope in Mombasa
I wanted to share some wonderful progress with you. Thanks to your support, our clean water journey in Kenya is moving forward in ways we’ve only dreamed of before.
Since July, we’ve raised £600, which may seem small, but it means we are on the way to making this project a reality. Every dollar is helping us bring safe, sustainable water to communities living in Mombasa’s informal settlements. This is the same model we successfully piloted in South Africa, adapted now to capture rainwater, store it safely, and provide schools, health clinics, and families with water they can depend on.
The excitement on the ground is tangible. Local teams are leading the work, roofs are being prepared, and storage tanks are being mapped. The community is learning how to maintain the systems themselves. This isn’t just about water it’s about pride, dignity, and giving people control over their own future.
We are still at the start of this journey, but your support has made it possible to take the first steps. With each donation, we move closer to a world where no child misses school because of water scarcity, no family goes without clean water, and communities can thrive on their own.
Thank you for being part of this story. We will continue to share updates as the project grows, and we hope you stay with us on this journey.
B
Water is a vital and scarce resource all over the world, however, rural communities are particularly at risk as they still have no access or limited access to clean drinking water. This project implements and enhances rainwater harvesting and sanitation facilities, capacity and infrastructure, whilst ensuring the best basic hygiene and sanitation practices. Be part of the solution!
Access to clean water is still a serious issue for rural communities. It is estimated that around 884 million people around the world do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. With this project, we are implementing community rainwater harvesting systems that provide safe clean water to the community with your support.
Due to the location of these communities, it is often difficult for them to get access to water in their homes, leading to poor personal hygiene, and the water they do get they are unable to filter for drinking as the infrastructure in the areas is inadequate. Due to the lack of clean and safe drinking water people get sick and sanitation practices become low on the locals’ list of priorities.
Rainwater collection is a safe & reliable way to source drinking water. However, without the right collection materials, filtration systems it’s not possible currently for communities to collect and use rainwater. Villagers and communities without additional resources become vulnerable to limited access to water during the dry season. This project aims to fund the installations of rainwater tanks, filtering systems and create awareness for the local community to access more water supplies that are safe to drink.
Since 2011, we have been dramatically increasing the overall water capacity in several villages. The long-term impact will be ensuring safe and reliable drinking water for communities whilst creating awareness so that communities can continue to have access for years to come. This project also makes it possible for people to have good basic hygiene practices and reduce illness. As we are harvesting rainwater this project is 100% sustainable and using natural resources.
Project Report | Mar 18, 2026
Kenya School Updates
By Brian M | Head Teacher
There is a specific sound that has been filling the air in our project communities lately, and it’s one of my favorite things in the world: the rhythmic “clink-clink-clink” of tools and the sudden, joyful splash of clean water hitting a bucket for the first time.
Because of your incredible support, that sound is becoming the new soundtrack for so many families in Kenya. We’ve been spending a lot of time in the informal settlements of Mombasa lately, and the energy there is just buzzing. If you can imagine the sheer stress of waking up every day wondering if you’ll have enough water to cook or wash, you can imagine the pure relief washing over these neighborhoods as our rainwater harvesting systems click into gear.
One of the best parts of these last few months hasn’t just been the tanks and the pipes it’s been the people. We’ve been working side-by-side with local teams, getting our hands dirty and mapping out the best rooftops to catch every single drop of rain. There’s such a sense of pride when a community realizes they don’t have to wait for a solution anymore; they are the ones building it, maintaining it, and owning it.
And the schools! Oh, the schools are a different world now. I wish you could see the kids showing up to class with their water bottles full and their smiles even wider. We used to see so many empty desks because children were either too sick from dirty water or too busy walking miles to find a well. Now, they’re staying in class, playing at recess, and just being kids. You haven’t just given them a drink; you’ve given them back their childhood and their education.
Every time we visit a new well-point, the conversations have changed. Neighbors aren’t worrying about the cost of a jerrycan anymore—they’re talking about their gardens and their small businesses. Clean water has become the spark that’s lighting up everything else.
None of this happens without you. You are the reason these taps are turning and these stories are changing. Thank you for being such a huge, vital part of this family and for believing that everyone deserves the dignity of clean water. We are so excited to keep this ripple moving with you!
With so much gratitude and a very big “Asante Sana,”
________________________________________________________________
Project Report: Nov 17, 2025
We’re off to a great start
By Brian | Head Teacher
Morning to all our lovely supporters around the world!
Brian here from Kenya, Access to water continues to bring smiles and hope in Mombasa
I wanted to share some wonderful progress with you. Thanks to your support, our clean water journey in Kenya is moving forward in ways we’ve only dreamed of before.
Since July, we’ve raised £600, which may seem small, but it means we are on the way to making this project a reality. Every dollar is helping us bring safe, sustainable water to communities living in Mombasa’s informal settlements. This is the same model we successfully piloted in South Africa, adapted now to capture rainwater, store it safely, and provide schools, health clinics, and families with water they can depend on.
The excitement on the ground is tangible. Local teams are leading the work, roofs are being prepared, and storage tanks are being mapped. The community is learning how to maintain the systems themselves. This isn’t just about water it’s about pride, dignity, and giving people control over their own future.
We are still at the start of this journey, but your support has made it possible to take the first steps. With each donation, we move closer to a world where no child misses school because of water scarcity, no family goes without clean water, and communities can thrive on their own.
Thank you for being part of this story. We will continue to share updates as the project grows, and we hope you stay with us on this journey.
B
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