Isatu Dreams of Helping Students Succeed!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Isatu. Since then, she and the Amaraya Community of 156 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Fetching water here is easy and fast. The water source is clean [and] well-protected, and it is under control. The water from this source is safe for drinking purposes, and it [is] close to my house."

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many in Sierra Leone, 13-year-old Isatu is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

A community member collecting water from the previous swamp water source.

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 Isatu, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to maintain her daily hygiene and remain healthy.

"Before the construction of this waterpoint, I had numerous problems with water. Such as getting sufficient water for household chores and safe water for drinking purposes," said Isatu.

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 Isatu’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!"

"My hygiene practice has changed since the day we completed the hygiene training. The hygiene training taught me how to take care of my body and our environment. What I learned from the hygiene training was the steps involved in washing hands. The training taught me how to wash my hands properly to prevent myself from diseases," said Isatu.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Isatu 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 Isatu 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 her dreams.

"Academically, I have been doing well since the completion of this waterpoint. For the mere fact that the waterpoint is close to me, I always go to school on time, having sufficient time to study. This will enable me to improve my academic performance," shared Isatu.

"In the future, I am dreaming to become a school head. What I have seen from school heads is inspiring me to be like them. School heads are always there to make school-going pupils become successful individuals."