Fodia Can Now Play and Study!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Fodia. Since then, she and the Dente-Kennenday Community of 124 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I will no longer spend a [of] lot time to fetch water because the well is close to our house," shared 17-year-old Fodia.

Before the Well's Installation
Like many children in Sierra Leone, Fodia is responsible for collecting water to meet her and her family’s daily water needs. Before the well installation last year, that task stole her time and negatively affected her health and ability to attend school.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in her community suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives.

The limited accessibility to clean water also meant people wasted time trying to collect sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks and sometimes preventing Fodia from attending school.

"It was difficult to fetch water to wash the dirty plates and spoons, wash my uniforms, and clean the house. This was because the water fetched from the other village could not even serve us for a day," said Fodia.

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

"The distance is short compared to the place [where] I used to fetch water from. Also, the well in our community is not overcrowded so I'm able to fetch enough water before going to school," said Fodia.

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

Fodia's Future is Looking Bright!
A year ago, you made a difference for Fodia 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 Fodia 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.

"Ever since we have this well, I have enough time to study. I use [my] time to play with my friends and to study at night. I want to become a teacher in [the] future," said Fodia.