Isata Dreams of Being a Leader!

Your gift last year unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Isata. Since then, she and the Kirma Community of 115 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I have been able to do well in my academic activities. There is improvement in my exam scores, this is because I always go to school on time. The installation of the new water point has made it easy for me to get water, and hence, I always go to school on time," Isata said.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, fifteen-year-old Isata is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs.

This task stole her time before last year's water intervention and negatively affected her.

The previous water 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. For Isata, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to attend school on time.

Isata doing laundry.

"I was unable to go to school on time due to [a] lack of enough water in the community. As a result of [the] lack of enough water within the community, I was unable to perform well at school. Fetching water before this time was not easy. There were lots of constraints to fetching water in this community. The various water sources are far away from the community, and that delayed the fetching of water," Isata shared.

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 Isata'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 have been able to change my hygiene practice due to the new knowledge I learned during the hygiene training. With the help of thorough training, I am able to remember good and bad hygiene," she shared.

"Living with clean water brings about healthy living. This is because we can use clean water to practice good hygiene and improve our health. We can also use clean water for drinking purposes," Isata shared.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"I use my time wisely because fetching water does not take me [as] long as before. I use some of my time to help my parents in doing some household chores. In the evening hours, I take my books and read and complete my assignments," she shared when asked what she does now that she has easily accessible water.

Isata is one step closer to achieving her dreams, "[I'm] dreaming to be a community leader. A leader who will positively lead people in the right way and also help in the development of the community."