A Year Later: "No more waterborne illnesses. . . "

Gbassay Sankoh, 31, recalled what life was like in the Malap Community before his community's well was rehabilitated last year.

"It was difficult during the time when this water point was not in this village. There were many waterborne illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, and dysentery that were affecting the lives [of] the people in this community," said Gbassay, a fisherman and the chairperson of the water user committee.

However, collecting water is less risky for Gbassay and the other community members in Malap Community now.

"Now, these things have changed since this water point was [rehabilitated] by you. No more waterborne illnesses compared to the previous years," Gbassay said.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Gbassay, allowing him the confidence of knowing the water he consumes will not make him ill.

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.