Fatima Has Dreams for the Future!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Fatima. Since then, she and the Komrabai Community of 82 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like to fetch water here because the water that is coming out is clean and safe to drink."

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, 16-year-old Fatima 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 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 Fatima, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to attend school consistently and on time.

"I struggled to fetch water before this project [was] completed. The water source I usually fetched water [from went] dry. This led me to walk a long distance to fetch water from the swamp. I was not able to make many trips due to the distance. Sometimes, I [would] get stuck because of the road; it gets slippery, especially in the rainy season," shared Fatima.

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 Fatima’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!"

"I always live [near] safe water, and I love that. This will help me to [have] sound health and I will not get water-related sickness," said Fatima.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Fatima 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 Fatima 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, I’m going to school early, and [I'm] never late going to school. I'm able to study and get good grades. I will not be punished anymore because I go to school quickly. I use [the] time to study and attend to [my] lessons," Fatima said.

Now that Fatima can consistently attend school, she has dreams for the future that will surely change her life and that of her community.

"My future is to be a lawyer. If this dream comes true, I will judge people justly."