A Year Later: "I am able to fetch water on time and prepare for school."

Kadiatu K., 17, recalled what life was like in Rotifunk Community before her community's solar water project was installed last year.

"The water constraints in this community affected me to the point that I was not punctual in school. This is because the water source I used to fetch water [from] is mainly overcrowded with people. To make matters worse, it even ran dry. This situation made me go to the swamp to fetch water. This situation made me utilize most of the time to fetch water. I barely had enough time to prepare for school. With this new water point, all these constraints are now over," said Kadiatu.

But life is much simpler for Kadiatu and the other students and community members in Rotifunk now.

"This water point has made me go to school on time since I am able to fetch water on time and prepare for school. Also, the new water point has helped me to have enough time to do other domestic activities. This is because I am now able to fetch enough water that we [can] use at home for days. I am now utilizing the remaining time to read my notes after school," shared Kadiatu.

Having ready access to water from the solar well project has made a difference for Kadiatu, allowing her time for studying and dreaming about a better future.

"This water point has helped us achieve drinking clean and safe water. All domestic activities [are] achieved because of this water at our doorstep. Thank God, with the help from you for providing us clean and safe drinking water," she concluded.

Thank you for helping her access clean water and experience water security.

Right now, there are others just like her 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.

Kadiatu carrying clean water home.