Sick, Tired, and Thirsty—The Life of One Little Girl

Liatu walked miles every day to fetch water with her mother. Her mom is a hardworking businesswoman. She uses much of the water they gather to make potato porridge, a main cooking ingredient in Nigerian dishes. It’s difficult work, and Liatu couldn't stand watching her mom struggle alone.

“It's a long, exhausting walk. By the time I get back and try to get ready for school, I'm already late. Most days, I can't focus in class and I end up falling asleep. Sometimes, I just want to have fun and play with my friends, but I can’t.” – Liatu

She walked for miles to fetch water, but even then, the water was still contaminated.. Her family used it for everything, drinking, cooking, and washing.

“The water smelled bad, but I had no choice but to drink it. Because of the dirty water, I got sick a lot.” – Liatu

“I felt helpless. I did my best, but the water kept making my daughter sick. She missed school for days, and her grades suffered. I prayed for God to send us help.” – Happy (Liatu’s Mother)

Thanks to you, Operation Blessing dug a well close to Liatu’s home, and now her village has clean, safe water.

“Now, I don’t have to walk far for water. I’m healthy, and I even have time to play with my friends!” – Liatu

“Thank you for the clean water! My daughter no longer gets sick, and I wash my clothes with clean water.” - Happy (Liatu’s Mother)    

Liatu’s journey didn’t end there. During a follow-up visit, our producer found her picking mangoes instead of attending school. She had been sent home because her family couldn’t pay her school fees. Thanks to your support, we paid Liatu’s fees, and she was back in school the next day. We also gave her a few things she really needed, like a new bookbag and a pair of shoes. Now she’s ready to take on the future with confidence.

“I love my new bag and shoes. Thank you for paying my school fees and bringing clean water to our village. Now, my mom doesn’t have to walk so far, and her business is really doing well. Thank you to everyone who supports Operation Blessing.” - Liatu

What a beautiful example of how CBN partners share the love of Jesus around the world with people in need! If you’re not yet a partner, we invite you to join us today. Help bring God’s love through initiatives like clean water wells, medical missions, feeding programs, and so much more—all in the name of Jesus! Join us today and become a part of what God’s doing through CBN partners.