Kadiatu Dreams of Helping Her Family Escape Poverty

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Kadiatu. Since then, she and the Bundulai Community of 150 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"Handwashing is very important to me because it helps prevent me and the people around me from getting sick. I can now use the tippy tap, clean water, and soap to wash my hands regularly. Water is essential in my daily life, as I need it to keep my house clean and stay healthy. I bathe twice every day and wash my clothes after wearing them once," Kadiatu said.

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many young women in Sierra Leone, 18-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 child hauling water from the alternative source 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 Kadiatu, life was challenging, every second of every day.

"It was difficult to fetch water every day before and after school because of the limited and unreliable water sources. I could hardly get to school on time in the mornings, as I often spent a lot of time searching for clean water. I also had little or no time to rest on weekends because I had to fetch water for washing clothes and other household activities. Overall, it was a very challenging experience living in this community with limited and unsustainable water sources," 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!"

Kadiatu washes her clothes.

"I drink water every day, and it must be clean and pure to keep me healthy. I feel good and refreshed after drinking pure, cool water. Water is life-giving because my body needs it to stay healthy. Having access to clean water gives me hope for each new day, as I don’t have to worry about searching for safe drinking water and can use my time effectively before going to school," Kadiatu expressed.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference in Kadiatu's and her community's lives. 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 system hardware, monitor water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water-quality samples to identify risks. We work with our on-the-ground team 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 Kadiatu fulfill her dreams.

To say Kadiatu has admirable dreams is an understatement. She shared, "My dream is to complete my secondary education here and then move to the city to further my studies, secure a job, and contribute to improving lives in my community. I aspire to create opportunities for the people in my community so they can enjoy better living conditions and to safeguard a brighter future for the younger generation. On a personal level, I want to see my parents living the life they deserve, one of good health and reduced poverty."