With Clean Water Osman is Healthy!

Your gift last year unlocked Osman's potential for a brighter future. Since then, he and the Morie Bangura Community, which has 100 residents, have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The waterpoint is clean, and the water that is coming out [is] very clean!"

Before the Well Installation

Like many people in Sierra Leone, 18-year-old Osman is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. This task stole his time before last year’s water intervention and negatively affected him.

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 Osman, in particular, it lessened his opportunity to stay healthy.

"Before, I usually walked a long distance to fetch water from the swamp because there was no water well in the community. I was afraid of snakes in the bush because snakes [were] looking for prey along the bush road. Sometimes I got stuck and injured," said Osman.

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 Osman’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!"

"Drinking clean water helps to improve life, and I will be prevented from water-related sicknesses," said Osman.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Osman 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 Osman 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 fulfill dreams.

"I use my time to study and attend lessons. I want to become a lawyer so that I can judge people justly," said Osman.