A Year Later: Clean Water Improving Children's Health!

Bintu Sesay, 21, recalled what life was like in the Madina Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year.

"I want to [say] many thanks to you. When this water point was not here, we had to go all the way down to the swamp to fetch water, but [the] water was not good for our health, and as a result of that, so many children were dying because of the diseases they got from the water," Bintu shared.

Collecting water is now much safer for Bintu and the other community members in Madina Community.

"This water has helped improve the health system in this community because our children are no longer dying from the waterborne diseases that were affecting them before. Moreover, I am a farmer. This water point has helped us to water our garden, and from this garden, we get income to feed and clothe our children," she continued.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Bintu, allowing her to improve her income and better provide for her children. As Bintu shared, children are not experiencing waterborne illnesses as before.

"This water point has helped us to achieve so many things in this community. We can now use this water to grow our vegetables, which provides income for us. We used this to cook our food at home. Also, we use this water to do our domestic work," concluded Bintu.

Right now, there are others in neighboring communities that desperately need safe water access. Your support will immediately go to work to provide a clean water project - and we can't wait to introduce you to the next person you'll help.