Isatu Dreams of a Prosperous Business!

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

"It’s good to live with clean water because water is life. When drinking clean water it contributes to sound health. So, I am happy to live with clean water." - Isatu.

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many in Sierra Leone, 30-year-old Isatu 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.

A community member collecting water from the previous source.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in her 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.

"I suffered to fetch water before this project [was] completed. The water source [was] located far away from me, and I walked [a] long distance to access water. [The] water was contaminated, and [the] water source [had] low quantity or [went] dry," shared Isatu.

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 Isatu’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Isatu collecting clean water.

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!"

"I like fetching water here because the water well [is] close to me and kept clean. This water well is protected, it has a fence and a gate," said Isatu.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Isatu and the rest of her community. 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 the system hardware, track water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water quality samples to identify risks. We work with our team on the ground to resolve them.

You gave Isatu 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 fulfill dreams.

"Now, it is faster for me to collect water for this water well. No more walking long distances to access water. Now, I [am] able to do my business on time, go out early and when I return, I prepare food quickly for my family. I dream of my business excelling," said Isatu.