Fatmata Hope to be a Nurse!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Fatmata. Since then, she and the Mathen Community of 292 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"One thing I uniquely like about fetching water here is the short distance to my house."

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many young women in Sierra Leone, 18-year-old Fatmata 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.

The well before it 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 Fatmata, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to do well in school.

"Before this project was completed, I usually faced issues of getting safe and sufficient water within the community [which] always made me late to go to school," said Fatmata.

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 Fatmata’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 helps me to get safe water for drinking and also improve my hygiene practices," Fatmata continued.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Fatmata 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 Fatmata 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 dreams.

"I have been doing well with my academic activities since this waterpoint was installed. The waterpoint enables me to go to school [on] time because it provides sufficient water for me. From the time we had a properly functioning waterpoint, I [have] always used my time wisely because fetching water does not take so long, like before. As a result of such I use my time wisely. I now have enough time to study, read my notes, and go to school on time," shared Fatmata.

"In the future, I'm dreaming [of being] a nurse, so I will be able to help my family."