Adamsay Finds More Time to Study

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Adamsay. Since then, she and the Mayonkolie Community of 118 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"It is easier to fetch water here because the well is just a stone's throw away from my house. In addition, the water is safe to drink, unlike the water we used to drink from the swamp," said Adamsay.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, 16-year-old Adamsay is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Where community members used to collect water before the well was installed.

Drinking water from the previous source had 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 Adamsay, it reduced her opportunities to practice personal hygiene regularly and to find time to study.

"It was difficult to fetch water because we had no water well at that time. The road to the swamp was bushy. It was not easy for me because the swamp water was not safe for use, making it difficult for me to fetch water for drinking and even bathing. There were times I would go to bed without taking a bath," recalled Adamsay.

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 Adamsay’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!"

Adamsay shared what she still remembers and practices from the hygiene training that was held in her community last year.

"I remember the importance of washing our hands with soap and clean water. This is a practice that I am still doing because handwashing should be done daily. Not only when we want to eat, but it must be done when we shake hands or [come in] contact [with] something that will affect our health," she noted.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Adamsay and 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 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 Adamsay a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can be confident that, with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help her fulfill her dreams.

"I have improved in my performance in class because I now have enough time to study my notes after school. It was not so in the past due to water constraints," said Adamsay.

"I want to be a doctor when I grow up!" she declared.