Kadiatu Attends School Regularly!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Kadiatu. Since then, she and the Tintafor Community of 214 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I am no longer worried about safety when fetching water here because the well is safe and easy to access."

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, 16-year-old Kadiatu 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 collecting water from a distant well before the Tintafor Community 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 Kadiatu, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to go to school on time.

"It was not easy for me to fetch water here because of the constraints I used to face. Most times I will go late to school due to pressure at the well. The water I will manage to fetch would not even be enough to serve us at home. Even for me, washing the dirty dishes at home became a problem," Kadiatu 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 Kadiatu’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!"

"Ever since the well was installed, I now have enough time to read my notes, mostly after school. This has helped me to do well in my school exams," said Kadiatu.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Kadiatu 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 Kadiatu 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 want to be a nurse in the future by the grace of the almighty God."