A Year Later: Safe from Waterborne Illness!

Fisherman Abu Bakarr Kamara, 28, recalled what life was like in Barrick Community before his community's well was rehabilitated last year.

"I am a fisherman. So many years ago in this village, we had a big water crisis. We lost so many lives due to the unavailability of water to carry on our domestic work; there were so many incidents of a snake bite either [of] children or adults," he shared.

But life is much safer for Abu Bakarr Kamara and the other community members in Barrick now.

"I want to personally say a big thanks to God and you for your good work [for] our village by providing safe and clean water, which has helped greatly to reduce waterborne diseases like cholera, diarrhea, etc.," he continued.

Having ready access to water from the well has made a difference for Abu, allowing him and the rest of the community to fear no longer contracting waterborne illnesses.

Abu shared that since the well was installed in his community, "[There are] no more waterborne sicknesses affecting the lives of people in the village."

Thank you for helping Abu Bakarr Kamara access clean water and be able to use time once consumed by illness to now build a brighter future.

Right now, there are others just like him 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.

Abu Bakarr Kamara.