Mamusu Has Time to Study!

Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Mamusu. Since then, she and the Amaraya Community of 186 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"It is more convenient to fetch water here because the well is close to our house," said Mamusu.

Before the Well Installation

Like many girls in Sierra Leone, 17-year-old Mamusu is responsible for collecting water to meet her daily water needs. This task stole her time before last year’s water intervention and negatively affected her.

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 Mamusu, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to complete her daily chores and attend school.

"When this project was not here, I found it hard to fetch water to wash the dirty dishes and even to bathe before going to school," said Mamusu.

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

Mamusu at the well.

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!"

"Clean water makes us safe and happy, because it [is] good to drink. I no longer experience typhoid or any other water illness," said Mamusu.

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Mamusu 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 Mamusu 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 dreams.

"I am now able to go to school on time. This has made me have complete notes. As a result, during exams, I am able to study and attain good grades," concluded Mamusu.