Better Health for Sinnah

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Sinnah. Since then, she and the Bundulai Community of 423 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like fetching water here because the water is safe and clean to drink," shared Sinnah.

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many women in Sierra Leone, 36-year-old Sinnah Kanu is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Previously, community members walked long distances to collect water.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in the community 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, creating roadblocks. For Sinnah, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy.

"Last year, before this water well was constructed. I had problems with water, such as [the] well was seasonal and sometimes [had] low water and [was] overcrowded. Also, I walked long distances to access the swamp water, which is contaminated," shared Sinnah.

Since the Well Rehabilitation

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

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

"My health has changed, and with the help of this water well constructed in this community, it helps me to live healthier. The best thing about living with clean water is that it contributes to good health. It makes me practice good hygiene," said Sinnah.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference in Sinnah's and her community's lives. 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 Sinnah a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help her fulfill her dreams.

"It takes less time to reach the water well, and it is fast for me to collect water in this community. For the past year, I have had enough time to do business. My future dreams are for my business to excel and [to] become one of the biggest businesswomen in this part of the community," Sinnah said.