Kadiatu Goes to School Easily!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Kadiatu. Since then, she and the Komrabai Community of 106 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Clean water brings about healthy living. It helps me to wash my hands properly with clean water. It will help me to practice good hygiene," said Kadiatu.

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Sierra Leone, 15-year-old Kadiatu is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Kadiatu collecting water before the well was installed.

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 access her educational opportunities.

"Going to school late was part of my habit due to the scarcity of water in the community. I was unable to go to school on time because I spent so much time at the water source just to get the quantity of water I needed before going to school. Also, there was no safe water within the community and to get water for drinking was a challenge," Kadiatu 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 Kadiatu’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Kadiatu at the well.

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 do well in my academic performance. I have been able to get good scores and always go to school on time," she continued.

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 her fulfill her dreams.

"In the future, I want to be [a] doctor. It is one of the occupations I admire so much because most of the people that engage in it save [the] lives of different people," Kadiatu concluded.

Kadiatu carries water easily collected from the well.