{"id":35977,"date":"2025-11-04T13:10:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/?p=35977"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:48:52","slug":"water-systems-and-kiosks-under-construction-in-freetown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeblue.org\/en\/water-systems-and-kiosks-under-construction-in-freetown\/","title":{"rendered":"Water systems and kiosks under construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Discover the latest news from Freetown, where construction of water systems and kiosks is in full progress in Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 new solar-powered water systems under construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In total, this project works on seven water systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re constructing two new solar-powered water systems in Calaba Town and the Waterloo community. These systems will supply water to two schools and to water kiosks located in nearby community markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five existing water systems are being rehabilitated and upgraded to operate as water kiosks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Construction of the water system at the School for the Blind in Waterloo, Freetown, Sierra Leone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Waterloo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At Grafton School for the Blind, 85% of the work has been completed. Installation of the tank, solar panels and pump is currently underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Calaba Town<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At WMA School in Calaba Town, 25% of the work has been completed. Construction of the foundation and the water tower is well underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2 Water kiosks 75% completed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Water from the new school systems will be piped to two new water kiosks located at the markets in Kola Tree and Shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both kiosks are 75% complete. Installation of the Grundfos AQtap dispensers will take place in the next quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By placing water kiosks at local markets, market women, their customers and surrounding communities will finally gain access to safe water, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Construction of the water kiosk in Kola Tree, Freetown, Sierra Leone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Construction of VIP latrine at Mary Ash Primary School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sanitation & hygiene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With this project we also aim to improve access to sanitation and hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VIP Latrine <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At Mary Ash Primary School, we are upgrading the toilets. Two separate VIP latrine blocks are being constructed for boys and girls. Both will be accessible to students with disabilities. Construction is currently 65% complete.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, hygiene education has been provided at 10 other schools, where hand washing stations have also been installed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In total, this project works on 7 water systems:<\/strong> 2 new systems and 5 existing ones \u2014 all of which are being upgraded with new water kiosks at strategic locations, mainly local markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n