A Year Later: Fetching Water is Much Easier!

Forty-two-year-old Rugiatu Kamara recalled what life was like in the Laminaya Community before the well was rehabilitated last year, and she became its caretaker.

"It was not easy for me to fetch water. Since we didn't have [a] water well, [we could] only rely on swamp water. The distance to [the] swamp is far, and the water is not good to drink. I would manage to use it to cook because I had no better option. So it was difficult," shared Rugiatu.

Collecting water is now much simpler and less time-consuming for Rugiatu and the other community members in the Laminaya Community.

"Today, the water well has greatly helped me do a lot of things at home, such as cooking and laundering. These things required a lot of water. Now, I can do them with ease. No need to go to the swamp to fetch water" continued Rugiatu.

Rugiatu and her friend collect water.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Rugiatu, allowing her plenty of water to do the daily tasks that are important to her.

"The [water] helped me observe five daily prayers as the well is next to the mosque. It is easier for me to fetch water for ablution. Initially, it was not so as a result of [the] water situation. Also, ever since we had this water well, I have no longer experienced typhoid or other water-related illnesses. Thank God for this clean water," said Rugiatu.

Rugiatu pumping water from the rehabilitated well.

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