Koyah Dreams of Succesful Entrepreneurship!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Koyah Conteh. Since then, she and the Kayrefay Community of 131 residents 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 is well protected and it [is] within the community."

Before the Well Installation

Like many in Sierra Leone, age name 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 at the previous 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 Koyah, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to care for her family.

"It was really difficult to get water before the completion of this project. This is because of the long distance I used to walk before getting the quantity of water I needed. The water was not also safe, because it is open and contaminated," said Koyah.

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 Koyah’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!"

"Living with clean water will provide safe water and improve health. Fetching water has become easy and fast compared to the past. I can now fetch water within the shortest possible time," said Koyah.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Koyah 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 Koyah 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.

"My dream for the future is to become a successful entrepreneur. The completed waterpoint has helped me and the community in the construction of houses. Different community members of this community fetch water from this water point and use it in the construction of their various houses," said Koyah.

Koyah collecting water.