Salamatu Gains the Time to Attend School!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Salamatu. Since then, she and the Gbonkorokam Community of 116 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many children in Sierra Leone, sixteen-year-old Salamatu is responsible for collecting water to meet her and her family’s daily water needs. Before the rehabilitation of the community well last year, that task stole her time and negatively affected her time management.

"I used to walk to the various swamps around the community just to fetch water before going to school. It was really difficult to fetch water in this community before the completion of this project," shared Salamatu.

The difficult journey to collect water sapped Salamatu's physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Salamatu, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to pursue an education.

The previous water source.

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

Reliable and clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic possibilities, allowing people like Salamatu to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

"The completed water well project makes it easy for me to fetch water. I do not need to go to the swamp to fetch water, because the new well is close to my house. It has impacted my life by providing safe and pure drinking water for me," Salamatu said.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"I will be able to go to school on time, and it will also help me to accomplish my household chores that have to do with water," said Salamatu.