Accessible Water at School Changes Things

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mayan. Since then, she and the 625 students and teachers at Al-Kudus Islamic Primary and Secondary School have had access to clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like fetching water from this source because it is clean and the water is safe for drinking. It is also within the school compound, and that makes fetching water easy for me," said Mayan.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, 15-year-old Mayan is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

The old water source.

Drinking water from the previous water source caused severe consequences. Many in the school suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. Limited accessibility also meant people wasted time collecting sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy. For Mayan, it meant opportunities to learn and attend school were limited.

"Last year, I was unable to get enough safe water for my daily activities. As a result of that, I faced a series of challenges that affected my daily activities in school," said Mayan.

Since the Well Installation

Your generous gift last year was more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement of your commitment to this community and to Mayan’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Reliable, clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic opportunities, allowing people to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

"I am no longer worried about safety when I want to fetch water," declared Mayan. "Clean water can improve health as it can be used to practice good hygiene."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mayan and her school. This is just the first chapter of their story as access to clean water continues to improve their lives!

At The Water Project, we value sustainability and want to ensure that people continue to thrive. We commit to monitoring this project to ensure the water is always flowing and safe to consume. We inspect system hardware, monitor water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water-quality samples to identify risks. We work with our on-the-ground team to resolve them.

You gave Mayan a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can be confident that, with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help her fulfill her dreams.

"I had been doing well academically since the day this water point was installed," celebrated Mayan. "In the future, I am dreaming of being a medical practitioner."