Sinneh Has Time and Energy for School!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Sinneh. Since then, he and the Mathen Community of 337 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The water is safe to drink, and it is close to my house."

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many students in Sierra Leone, 17-year-old Sinneh is responsible for collecting water to meet his daily water needs. Before last year's water intervention, this task stole his time and negatively affected him.

A community member collects water from the swamp, 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 Sinneh, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to flourish in school.

"I walked [a] long distance to fetch water from the swamp. This water is not safe for drinking. It is open to contamination. After making many trips a day, I [was] not able to do other housework, especially to study at night; I would go to bed early because of tiredness," shared Sinneh.

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

Sinneh pumping water at the 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 like to live with clean water because drinking safe water contributes to sound health. The water well has helped me greatly and is close to me. I can easily access it," said Sinneh.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Sinneh and the rest of his 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 Sinneh 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.

"I fetch water quickly and concentrate on my studies. I have enough time to study at home and go to school on time. I have been doing well in my academic studies," Sinneh continued.

When we asked Sinneh what his dreams were, he said, "My dream is to become a bank manager."

Sinneh using the community tippy tap handwashing station near the well.