Access to clean water: A step towards inclusion for Kadia

Kadia is a 23-year-old married mother. She lives in the community of Djekouma, a village in Wolodo commune. Having albinism, every day is a struggle for her, not only against the challenges imposed by her disability, but also against a difficult living environment. In a village where access to water is limited, Kadia, like many other women, faced an overwhelming reality

Before World Vision Mali's intervention, Kadia lived more than 300 meters from a well where the water would dry up at certain times of the year. Every day was a chore for Kadia who had to walk long distances under the scorching sun to collect water, an exhausting task, coupled with risks to her health due to exposure to the sun. 

This heavy and arduous daily chore was straining her physical strength and general well-being, making her daily life all the more difficult to manage with her disability.

But everything changed the day World Vision, through CharityWater, transformed her life. A drinking fountain was installed just 80 meters from her home. This seemingly simple change had a profound impact. Kadia no longer had to walk miles in the sweltering heat to find drinking water. Access to this vital resource has become a tremendous relief. "I am very happy to have clean water nearby; I no longer have to carry heavy loads in the blazing sun or stand in long lines for drinking water. 

This water point has considerably eased my daily chores and helps me maintain good health. I thank the Charity Water project for this work, which will enable me to ensure hygiene and sanitation in my home." Kadia says with a smile of relief on her lips.