A Year Later: Royema Community, New Kambees

October, 2018

“Before, I found it difficult to have clean water for ablution [before prayers]. But now there is a protected well, I use clean water for ablution and bathing,” Mrs. Koroma shared.

A Year Later: Royema Community, New Kambees


A year ago, your generous donation enabled us to restore water to Royema Community. The contributions of incredible monthly donors and others giving directly to The Water Promise allow our local teams to visit project sites throughout the year, strengthening relationships with communities and evaluating the water project over time. These consistent visits allow us to learn vital lessons and hear amazing stories – and we’re excited to share this one from local team member Omoh Emmanuel with you.


This project brings light, life, and friendship to this community. Since the time this well was drilled much deeper, there has been rapid building construction and development going on in this community. Hygiene practices are better than ever, thanks to clean, reliable water that runs through the driest times.

Rehabilitation of the well is only one step along the journey toward sustainable access to clean water. The Water Project is committed to consistent monitoring of each water source. Our monitoring and evaluation program, made possible by donors like you, allows us to maintain our relationships with communities by visiting up to 4 times each year to ensure that the water points are safe and reliable.

Mrs. Haja Koroma lives right by the well, making it convenient for her to care for it and keep it clean. If something goes wrong, we hear from Mrs. Koroma first. We talked to her about some of the improvements she's personally experienced now that she has clean, reliable water.

"The biggest change that has happened in my community over the years is having safe and clean water. As for my own point of view, hygiene is the ability to have access to safe and sufficient clean water. Before, I found it difficult to have clean water for ablution [before prayers]. But now there is a protected well, I normally use clean water for ablution and bathing," Mrs. Koroma shared.

Water drains into a garden area for irrigation.

This is just one of the many ways that we monitor projects and communicate with you. Additionally, you can always check the functionality status and our project map to see how all of our water points are performing, based on our consistent monitoring data.

6-year-old Hajaratu Koroma agreed with Mrs. Koroma, saying that she feels much safer having good water nearby. Her parents are happy because she can fetch water quickly by herself so that chores are completed quickly, too.

From left to right: Mrs. Haja Koroma, Hajaratu, Omoh Emmanuel.

One project is just a drop in the bucket towards ending the global water crisis, but the ripple effects of this project are truly astounding. This well in Royema is changing many lives.

This is only possible because of the web of support and trust built between The Water Project, our local teams, the community, and you. We are excited to stay in touch with this community and support their journey with safe water.

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