Mariama Has Time to Excel in School!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mariama. Since then, she and the Makassa Community of 209 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I now have enough time to do my assignments and study. All this has made me get good results in my exams," said Mariama.

Before the Well's Installation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, 17-year-old Mariama is responsible for collecting water to meet her and her family's daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

A community member 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 Mariama, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to focus on her education.

Since the Well's 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 Mariama’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Mariama at the new 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'm no longer worried about safety because the current way source is located in a good and safe position that is easily accessible unlike [the] other water source I used to fetch water from," she continued.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

We asked Mariama about her future goals. She said, "I want to become a nurse."