Emma Has Improved Her Academic Scores!

Your gift last year unlocked Emma's potential for a brighter future. Since then, she and the Komrabai Community of 143 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like fetching from this source because the water is safe and pure for drinking!"

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Sierra Leone, 16-year-old Emma 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.

Emma collects water from the previous water source - the swamp.

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 Emma, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and attend school regularly.

"Before this project, getting water was a huge challenge. I normally walked long distances to get the quantity of water needed. Previously, I was unable to go to school on time due to the lack of water in the community," said Emma.

Since the Well Installation

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

The community well.

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!"

"Clean water improves health. The presence of clean water in the community has been able to change my hygiene practice. I can also use clean water for drinking and washing my uniform," shared Emma.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Emma 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 Emma 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.

"The completion of this waterpoint has helped me to improve my academic activities. I have been able to [go to] school on time and that helped me to focus when lessons were presented to us. Meanwhile, my exam grades have improved compared to the previous years. There is so much time that I help my parents in doing domestic chores," said Emma.

Now that Emma has time for school, she has the energy to think about her future.

"In the future, I want to be a minister," Emma said.