Zainab Enjoys Fetching Water!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Zainab. Since then, she and the Kathoma Community of 410 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"I like fetching water from this source because it is close to me, and it is well protected."

Before the Well Rehabilitation

Like many women in Sierra Leone, 35-year-old farmer Zainab is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

A community member collects water from 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 Zainab, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to collect enough water to complete her daily tasks.

"Before the completion of this waterpoint, I was unable to get safe and pure drinking water, water for cooking, and cleaning of the house. There was insufficient water to use in the restroom," shared Zainab.

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 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!"

"The best thing about living with clean water is that it helps me to get safe water to drink, and I will be able to use that water for cooking and cleaning household utensils," said Zainab.

The Future is Looking Bright!

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

"In the past years, I've [been] proud of a good restroom in our house, but I was unable to use it frequently due to the lack of clean water. But the new waterpoint has made it possible for me to use it frequently," said Zainab.

Having sufficient water for hygiene and her daily chores was not Zainab's only ambition. She is a farmer and has made significant progress in the past year with reliable water access.

"I have been able to extend my farmland in the past year as a result of having reliable water. Accessing water will make my dream easier. As a farmer, I want to invest more in farming so I will make more income in the future.