Ibrahim Enjoys Safe and Pure Water!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Ibrahim. Since then, he and the students and teachers of Kankaylay Islamic Primary School have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like fetching water from this source because it produces safe and pure drinking water. It is within the school premises, and that makes it easy to fetch water from this source," celebrated Ibrahim.

Before the Well Installation

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

Students had to walk long distances to collect water previously.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in the school 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 Ibrahim, it lessened his opportunity to stay healthy and do well in school.

"Before the construction of this project, I was unable to get enough water for my daily use at school. I was unable to practice good hygiene due to the lack of water within the school premises. I was also unable to get safe water for drinking," said Ibrahim.

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 Ibrahim’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!"

"The best thing to do about living with clean water is that it can be used for drinking, cooking, and other household activities that have to do with water. Clean water also improves health," shared Ibrahim.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Ibrahim and the rest of his school. 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 Ibrahim a crucial tool for achieving his dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, his enthusiasm and courage will help him fulfill his dreams.

"As a pupil, my dream is to become a mechanical engineer," Ibrahim bravely shared.

With access to clean water, there is less standing in his way now.

"My academic work has improved throughout this year. This has become [a] reality because of the complete water point. My exam grades have also increased compared to the previous years. I can now fully participate in class activities because I do not need to go out of the school to fetch water. Because of the availability of water in the school compound, I use my time to study and work on my assignments. I also engaged myself in doing more class exercises," said Ibrahim.