Zainab Dreams of Becoming a Teacher

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Zainab. Since then, she and the Rogbom Kakalay Community of 147 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"The water from the well is fine to drink, and it is close to our house," shared Zainab.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, 13-year-old Zainab 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.

A child collecting water from the previous water source.

Drinking the water from the previous water source 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 Zainab, it lessened her opportunity to stay healthy and do well in school.

"It was difficult to fetch water in this community because we had no water well. I spent most of my time fetching water from the swamp. It was difficult for me to do that, especially when I was preparing to go to school," recalled Zainab.

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 Zainab’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!"

"It makes me happy. This is because I always have clean water to drink whenever I need it. I will no longer worry about fetching clean water," said Zainab.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"I was able to improve my performance in school. I now have enough time to rest after school. This gives me the time to be able to study my notes at night," celebrated Zainab.

"I want to be a teacher in the future!" Zainab declared.

We have every confidence that, since Zainab has regained her time and health, she will have the tools she needs to make that dream come true.