Hawa Has Time to Earn an Income!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Hawa. Since then, she and the Kigbal Community of 141 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"It is much easier and safer to fetch water here because the distance is not far, and the water from the well is safe to drink."

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many women in Sierra Leone, 43-year-old Hawa 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.

Hawa collecting water a year ago, before the well was rehabilitated.

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 Hawa, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to tend to her family and generate income through palm oil processing.

"Before this time, it was not easy for me to fetch water. This water well was seasonal, so it was difficult for me to fetch water during those times unless I went to the swamp. It was a challenge because the distance to the swamp was far, and the water was not pure to use. I had no choice but to use this water. All this affected my time of cooking, cleaning the house, and even the processing of my palm oil. Life was unbearable for me because of the constraints of water," Hawa shared.

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

Hawa easily 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!"

"It makes life comfortable because I'm able to cook, drink, and bathe with clean water. This is a blessing since other communities out there are praying for such opportunities," Hawa added.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Hawa 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 Hawa 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 waterpoint has helped me to pay attention in watering my plantations. This has made the plants flourish, and I am able to generate income from the sales of these crops. I would like to increase my level of palm oil production. Having access to [the] water source will help me do more processing of the palm oil," Hawa concluded.